used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
not being in a specified place
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
(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 "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
any thing at all
From this reading The hermit paid no attention to anything that was said.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading It was not much supper that Nigel Roy ate that night.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
CONFIDANTnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
your usual mood
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
set up or found
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
goot
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From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading The hermit paid no attention to anything that was said.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
inclusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːsɪv/
including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not much supper that Nigel Roy ate that night.
kvinine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
immediately past
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
MOSESnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not much supper that Nigel Roy ate that night.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
NIGEL
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From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was not much supper that Nigel Roy ate that night.
not any; not one
From this reading The hermit paid no attention to anything that was said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not much supper that Nigel Roy ate that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
and nothing more
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
others
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From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The hermit paid no attention to anything that was said.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
Roy
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From this reading It was not much supper that Nigel Roy ate that night.
safety-valve
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From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The hermit paid no attention to anything that was said.
satiatedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪʃiːeɪtɪd/
supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
in a serious manner
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was not much supper that Nigel Roy ate that night.
required or under orders
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not much supper that Nigel Roy ate that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
UNDERTAKESverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪks/
third-person singular of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
vant
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From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
Verkimier
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From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not much supper that Nigel Roy ate that night.
look attentively
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
at the time that
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The excitement resulting from his supposed discovery reduced his appetite seriously, and the intense desire to open a safety-valve in the way of confidential talk with some one induced a nervously absent disposition which at last attracted attention.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading NIGEL MAKES A CONFIDANT OF MOSES--UNDERTAKES A LONELY WATCH AND SEES SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You vant a goot dose of kvinine," remarked Verkimier, when, having satiated himself, he found time to think of others--not that the professor was selfish by any means, only he was addicted to concentration of mind on all work in hand, inclusive of feeding.
