used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
the state of being absent
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Let’s hope that won’t hold true in this case.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
contraries
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From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
apart from; not including
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Let’s hope that won’t hold true in this case.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Let’s hope that won’t hold true in this case.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let’s hope that won’t hold true in this case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
Joe
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From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
Let's
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From this reading Let’s hope that won’t hold true in this case.
Matson
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From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
and nothing more
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
any competition
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
express in words
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
sippedverbUS /sɪpt/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let’s hope that won’t hold true in this case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
there'd
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From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let’s hope that won’t hold true in this case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Let’s hope that won’t hold true in this case.
unsociableadjective
not inclined to society or companionship
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
a vivid mental image
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
WagnernounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading If I could only strike out Wagner on the field as easily as I did in my sleep, there’d be nothing to the race except the Giants.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CHARMING VISION “Only a dream,” commented Joe, as he was dressing the next morning, “and they say dreams go by contraries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading He was sorry that he could not see Wilson opposite him at breakfast as he had been at supper on the night before, but he supplemented the absence of the veteran by a newspaper which he propped up before him as he sipped his coffee.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Mrs. Matson had always objected to this at home, on the ground that it was unsociable, and Joe had respected her wishes; but just now he had no one to consult except himself, and he did as he chose.
won't
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From this reading Let’s hope that won’t hold true in this case.
