used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
apple-jack
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From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Don't you feel well, Doc?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
for the reason that
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
(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 "Never felt better in my life," returned Gordon quickly.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
devil-may-careadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Don't you feel well, Doc?" he asked.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you feel well, Doc?" he asked.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
euchrenounUS /ˈjuːkər/
a card game similar to ecarte; each player is dealt 5 cards and the player making trump must take 3 tricks to win a hand
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
at any time
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Don't you feel well, Doc?" he asked.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Never felt better in my life," returned Gordon quickly.
Georgie
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From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
Gordon
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From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't you feel well, Doc?" he asked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Never felt better in my life," returned Gordon quickly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
engage in
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Never felt better in my life," returned Gordon quickly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never felt better in my life," returned Gordon quickly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
with speed
From this reading "Never felt better in my life," returned Gordon quickly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Never felt better in my life," returned Gordon quickly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
solicitationnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
To-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Don't you feel well, Doc?" he asked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the apple-jack and euchre at Georgie K.'s were not sufficient to entirely establish Doctor Gordon in his devil-may-care mood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Georgie K. kept looking at him with solicitation, which had something tender about it.
produce a literary work
From this reading "To-night I am feeling particularly good, because I really think I have evolved an utterly new theory of death and disease which ought to make me famous, if I ever get a chance to write a book about it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you feel well, Doc?" he asked.
