used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
for the reason that
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He scarcely heard the sailors sadly bidding him good-by.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IN MORRO CASTLE.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
Clif
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From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
FaradaynounUS /ˈfærədeɪ/
the English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction (1791-1867)
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading He scarcely heard the sailors sadly bidding him good-by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He scarcely heard the sailors sadly bidding him good-by.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He scarcely heard the sailors sadly bidding him good-by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN MORRO CASTLE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
MORRO
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From this reading IN MORRO CASTLE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading He scarcely heard the sailors sadly bidding him good-by.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He scarcely heard the sailors sadly bidding him good-by.
only a very short time before
From this reading He scarcely heard the sailors sadly bidding him good-by.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That certainly was a day of triumph for the vindictive Spaniard.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Clif as he went out of that room was almost dazed; he could think of nothing.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Not only Clif Faraday was made wretched, but there was his friend, too, and each a thousand times more unhappy because of the misfortune of the other.
