used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOYISH CHOICE.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
have
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
BOYISHadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading A BOYISH CHOICE.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading A BOYISH CHOICE.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
the act of giving
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
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 He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
Montague
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From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
overheatedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərhiːtɪd/
heated beyond a safe or desirable point
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dean Mercer drew a breath of relief as he stepped from the musty law office of his former employer, Russell Montague, into the open air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In doing this he had abandoned a promising law course, overcame the natural preference of his parents and “struck out for himself,” as he put it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He knew that he had made the most momentous decision of his life--a decision which was to shape his whole future course of action.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I can’t bear the stifling old place!” he exclaimed, giving vent to his feelings with a low exclamation of exultation, as the fresh breeze from Lake Seneca cooled his overheated temples.
