used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
have
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
cagedverbUS /keɪdʒd/
past form of “cage” — confine in a cage
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot say I found them very entertaining.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
cooped
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From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading I cannot say I found them very entertaining.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
set up or found
From this reading I cannot say I found them very entertaining.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
only a very short time before
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
intolerablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/
to an unacceptable degree
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
McMurtrie
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From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
on one occasion
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
and nothing more
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
a full supply
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
express in words
From this reading I cannot say I found them very entertaining.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
Sonia
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From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
not in physical motion
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I cannot say I found them very entertaining.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
precisely as stated
From this reading I cannot say I found them very entertaining.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
at the time that
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had finished my lists and drawings for McMurtrie, and my only resources were two or three sensational novels which Sonia brought me back one day after a visit to Plymouth.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I was accustomed to confinement, but in the prison at all events I had had plenty of hard work and exercise, while here, cooped up entirely in one room, I was able to do nothing but pace restlessly up and down most of the day like a caged bear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A KISS AND A CONFESSION One would hardly expect an escaped murderer to complain of being dull--especially when the whole country is still ringing with the story of his disappearance.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I must confess that, when I had once got used to the strangeness of my position, the next two weeks dragged intolerably.
