used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MATTER OF BUSINESS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes, Sir, and it created a big hurrah at the time.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes, Sir, and it created a big hurrah at the time.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A MATTER OF BUSINESS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
CopiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading "Yes, Sir, and it created a big hurrah at the time.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
a female human offspring
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
a boy or man
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
set up or found
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
hurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading "Yes, Sir, and it created a big hurrah at the time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Sir, and it created a big hurrah at the time.
a room where books are kept
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A MATTER OF BUSINESS.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MATTER OF BUSINESS.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, Sir, and it created a big hurrah at the time.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
that is looked for
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes, Sir, and it created a big hurrah at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
at the time that
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
which person or people
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the library, after supper, I waited for the Senator to introduce the talk which we were to have on business; but he wandered off into a political reminiscence of a day when a man found out what his convictions were and then looked about for a chance to defend them with his life.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He told me, as comfortably he sat with his feet in the slippers which his daughter had brought for him, that he could recall an old fellow who wrote out his principles in blood drawn from his breast.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Sir, and it created a big hurrah at the time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Copies of his creed were sought after, in the original ink, and so many of them were sent out that the suspicions of a young doctor were aroused.
