ADVANCINGadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
COLUMNnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
DEMOCRACYnounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
Dr
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From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
a boy or man
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
I'm
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From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
IndustrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
without good reason
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I'm not asking out of mere curiosity, nor do I believe that is the motive that brings you."
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
express in words
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
express in words
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
to-night
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From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
in or at the place that
From this reading THE ADVANCING COLUMN OF DEMOCRACY As the two brothers turned into the cross street that led to the hall where the Industrial League had its headquarters and held its weekly meetings, Dr. Earl laid his hand on Frank's shoulder.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Then if I say the pursuit of the good, the true and the beautiful, you will not believe me?" his brother answered lightly.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I shall know you do not wish to tell me the real reason, and will drop it, but I shall not be deceived.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear old fellow," he said affectionately, "would you mind telling me what on earth possesses you to come down here to-night?
