1887
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From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was strong in his youth: it grew to be an imperative necessity in later life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was strong in his youth: it grew to be an imperative necessity in later life.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
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 From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
Comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
unvarying in nature
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
Eugene's
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From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
Field'snounUS /fiːldz/
possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was strong in his youth: it grew to be an imperative necessity in later life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading It was strong in his youth: it grew to be an imperative necessity in later life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was strong in his youth: it grew to be an imperative necessity in later life.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was strong in his youth: it grew to be an imperative necessity in later life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It was strong in his youth: it grew to be an imperative necessity in later life.
information about recent and important events
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
not any; not one
From this reading In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
RoswellnounUS /ˈrɑːswel/
a town in southeast New Mexico
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
SabinenounUS /səˈbiːn/
a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was strong in his youth: it grew to be an imperative necessity in later life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
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 In the theory that it is sometimes good to be alone he had little or no faith."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From the time of Eugene's coming to Chicago until my marriage, in 1887, I was his closest comrade and almost constant companion.
literature in metrical form
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the Daily News office, for a time, we shared the same room and then the adjoining rooms of which I have spoken.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OUR PERSONAL RELATIONS In the loving "Memory" which his brother Roswell contributed to the "Sabine Edition" of Eugene Field's "Little Book of Western Verse," he says: "Comradeship was the indispensable factor in my brother's life.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was strong in his youth: it grew to be an imperative necessity in later life.
