used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
anew
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I had been confined to my bed several days with lumbago.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been confined to my bed several days with lumbago.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading I had been confined to my bed several days with lumbago.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
take in solid food
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
the act of consuming food
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
being one more than seven
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once I tried my scheme in a large medical way.
lumbagonounUS /ləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/
backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back; can be caused by muscle strain or arthritis or vascular insufficiency or a ruptured intervertebral disc
From this reading I had been confined to my bed several days with lumbago.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Once I tried my scheme in a large medical way.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
not any; not one
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
on one occasion
From this reading Once I tried my scheme in a large medical way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Once I tried my scheme in a large medical way.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I had been confined to my bed several days with lumbago.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
Tanners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Once I tried my scheme in a large medical way.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Once I tried my scheme in a large medical way.
which person or people
From this reading I think that the Dr. Tanners and those others who go forty days without eating do it by resolutely keeping out the desire to eat, in the beginning, and that after a few hours the desire is discouraged and comes no more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had been confined to my bed several days with lumbago.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I can quit any of my nineteen injurious habits at any time, and without discomfort or inconvenience.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I smoked eight or ten cigars and as many pipes a day for five months; finished the book, and did not smoke again until a year had gone by and another book had to be begun.
