used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
Bert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
divisible by two
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
he'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
Hollis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he confided to Dick, "if he'd felt any better he'd have been afraid of himself."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
for more time
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
not any; not one
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
and nothing more
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
with little or no delay
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
with speed
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
Reddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
male cat
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had carefully kept up his practice, and this, combined with the invigorating mountain air, had put him in splendid shape.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
at the time that
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
which person or people
From this reading So that when he reported to Reddy and submitted to his inspection, even that austere critic could find no fault with the sinewy athlete who smilingly extended his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE Tom mended fast, though not in time to go back with Bert and Dick, and Mr. Hollis insisted that he should stay a week or ten days longer at the lodge until he had fully recovered.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The precious week of vacation passed only too quickly, and promptly on the day that college resumed, Bert, faithful to his promise, was back at work.
