used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
in addition
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
analyzingverbUS /ˈænəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “analyze” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Mag Nesia," called the professor.
CarbonicadjectiveUS /kɑːrˈbɔːnɪk/
relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
eliminateverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/
terminate, end, or take out
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
experimentingverbUS /ekˈsperəmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
gie
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From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
ten 10s
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
MagnounUS /mæɡ/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading "Mag Nesia," called the professor.
Maggie
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From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
Nesia
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From this reading "Mag Nesia," called the professor.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
an amount of time
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
plumpnessnoun
the bodily property of being well rounded
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
except for; apart from
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
servant's
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From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
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 _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading _There is a lot of entertainment and also a great deal of truth in this story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The servant's name was Maggie Nesia--Professor Carbonic had contracted the title to save time, for in fifteen years he had not mounted the heights of greatness; he must work harder and faster as life is short, and eliminate such shameful waste of time as putting the "gie" on Maggie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
which person or people
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading We recommend it highly._ Professor Carbonic was diligently at work in his spacious laboratory, analyzing, mixing and experimenting.
a late time of life
From this reading He had been employed for more than fifteen years in the same pursuit of happiness, in the same house, same laboratory, and attended by the same servant woman, who in her long period of service had attained the plumpness and respectability of two hundred and ninety pounds.
