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From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was attacked by typhoid fever, and after a few days' illness died.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was attacked by typhoid fever, and after a few days' illness died.
anew
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading He was attacked by typhoid fever, and after a few days' illness died.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
exhale hard
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
Bruder
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From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Recovery from this disease depends largely upon strength and purity of constitution.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was attacked by typhoid fever, and after a few days' illness died.
Dennis
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From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Recovery from this disease depends largely upon strength and purity of constitution.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He was attacked by typhoid fever, and after a few days' illness died.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Recovery from this disease depends largely upon strength and purity of constitution.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He was attacked by typhoid fever, and after a few days' illness died.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was attacked by typhoid fever, and after a few days' illness died.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Recovery from this disease depends largely upon strength and purity of constitution.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He was attacked by typhoid fever, and after a few days' illness died.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Recovery from this disease depends largely upon strength and purity of constitution.
something that is lost
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
others
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From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading Recovery from this disease depends largely upon strength and purity of constitution.
with speed
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
RecoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Recovery from this disease depends largely upon strength and purity of constitution.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
spirituallyadverbUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəliː/
in a spiritual manner
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
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 SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Recovery from this disease depends largely upon strength and purity of constitution.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
SUSIE
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From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Recovery from this disease depends largely upon strength and purity of constitution.
typhoidnounUS /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/
serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
From this reading He was attacked by typhoid fever, and after a few days' illness died.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Another heavy blow fell upon Dennis in the loss of his old friend and instructor, Mr. Bruder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By prayer and effort, his own and others, he was saved morally and spiritually, but he had been greatly shattered by past excess.
WINTHROP
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From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP APPEARS AGAIN Our story passes rapidly over the scenes and events of the summer and fall of '71.
