used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
Blairs
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From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
Charlie
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From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
CountriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
Danvers
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From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "He's up, then down.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
He's
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From this reading "He's up, then down.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
I'll
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From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
Latimer's
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From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "He's up, then down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A Man of Two Countries On the Sunday spent in Helena the doctor proposed to Danvers that they give over politics and call at the Blairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He's up, then down.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Charlie seems to be doing well in Helena," remarked Philip, as they approached the house next Judge Latimer's.
at the time that
From this reading I'll be glad when I can go home to Fort Benton!"
won't
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From this reading "They won't stand on formalities, and we both need to get our minds out of this political struggle.
