used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
(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 Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
in addition
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
any thing at all
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
bacteriologynounUS /ˌbæktɪriːˈɑːlədʒi/
the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had to be humorous.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
breakfastsnounUS /ˈbrekfəsts/
plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
Clawson
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From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
Clif
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From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
clothing in general
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
cuspidors
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From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
DewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
DiabetesnounUS /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiz/
a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
without deviation
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
let fall to the ground
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
floweredadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊərd/
resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to be humorous.
hashnounUS /hæʃ/
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading He had to be humorous.
hygienenounUS /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/
a condition promoting sanitary practices
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
take the midday meal
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
pathologynounUS /pəˈθɑːlədʒi/
the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
express in words
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
surgicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading They made their own breakfasts; they dined on hash at the Pilgrim Lunch Wagon or the Dew Drop Inn.
wall-paper
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From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I Though bacteriology was all of Martin’s life now, it was the theory of the university that he was also studying pathology, hygiene, surgical anatomy, and enough other subjects to swamp a genius.
at the time that
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Clif was occasionally irritating; he hated open windows; he talked of dirty socks; he sang “Some Die of Diabetes” when Martin was studying; and he was altogether unable to say anything directly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clif Clawson and he lived in a large room with flowered wall-paper, piles of filthy clothes, iron beds, and cuspidors.
