used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
(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 Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
any thing at all
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My grandfather appeared to be suspicious, and even heartless; but I knew that my mother was not so.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My grandfather appeared to be suspicious, and even heartless; but I knew that my mother was not so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
CHICAGOnounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
recognizable; marked
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
divisible by two
From this reading My grandfather appeared to be suspicious, and even heartless; but I knew that my mother was not so.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
depressingly dark
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading My grandfather appeared to be suspicious, and even heartless; but I knew that my mother was not so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading My grandfather appeared to be suspicious, and even heartless; but I knew that my mother was not so.
how
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From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My grandfather appeared to be suspicious, and even heartless; but I knew that my mother was not so.
for more time
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
PHIL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
express in words
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
STARTSnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading My grandfather appeared to be suspicious, and even heartless; but I knew that my mother was not so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Something seemed to reproach me for my coldness and neglect, though in fact I had done all I could to solve the difficulty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My father was gloomy and sad, and I disliked to say anything more on the painful topic; but I was so thoroughly in earnest that I could not postpone some decided action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL STARTS FOR CHICAGO, AND HEARS A FAMILIAR NAME.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
a late time of life
From this reading It seemed criminal to permit such a matter to rest any longer, and I wondered how I had been able to keep quiet two years with the consciousness that I had a mother whom I had seen only with my baby eyes.
