used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
Carey
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From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
CausesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading “Not too busy to stop and have a chat with you.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading I hope you don’t want to consult me professionally?
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
don't
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From this reading I hope you don’t want to consult me professionally?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
Fritz
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From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Not too busy to stop and have a chat with you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you don’t want to consult me professionally?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
an iconic mental representation
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
and nothing more
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
Neeburg
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From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
NeurasthenianounUS /ˌnʊræsˈθiːniə/
nervous breakdown (not in technical use)
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not too busy to stop and have a chat with you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
on one occasion
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
professionallyadverbUS /prəˈfeʃənəli/
in a professional manner
From this reading I hope you don’t want to consult me professionally?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He was just starting a chapter of his new book, entitled “Neurasthenia and its Causes,” but he at once put his pen down.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Not too busy to stop and have a chat with you.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
express in words
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Not too busy to stop and have a chat with you.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I hope you don’t want to consult me professionally?
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
at the time that
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Not too busy to stop and have a chat with you.
the act of creating written works
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL Fritz Neeburg was busily writing in his study when his man came to tell him that Carey Image had called to see him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This is good of you to receive me,” said Image warmly; “I can see you are busy.”
