used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading "He threw His wrathful hand aloft, and cried 'Away!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He threw His wrathful hand aloft, and cried 'Away!
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "He threw His wrathful hand aloft, and cried 'Away!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
CandidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
ContainverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "He threw His wrathful hand aloft, and cried 'Away!
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
deadliestadjectiveUS /ˈdedliəst/
superlative of “deadly” — causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
an opposing military force
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
the organ of sight
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
halenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "He threw His wrathful hand aloft, and cried 'Away!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He threw His wrathful hand aloft, and cried 'Away!
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He threw His wrathful hand aloft, and cried 'Away!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
and nothing more
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
Livingstone'snounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊnz/
possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
march in a procession
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
a human being
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
on the contrary
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
dependable
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "He threw His wrathful hand aloft, and cried 'Away!
up to a particular time
From this reading Originally of a kindly convivial nature, he had grown familiar with crime till he despised it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Earth could not hold us both, nor can one heaven Contain my deadliest enemy and me.'"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
at the time that
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
which person or people
From this reading We were sitting in Livingstone's chambers one night in the following March, and dinner was just over, when the detective was announced who for months had been in Guy's pay and on Bruce's track.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a stout, hale man, rather past middle age, with a rosy face, a cheerful, moist eye, and full, sensual lips--just the proper person to return thanks for "The Successful Candidates" at an agricultural meeting.
wrathfuladjective
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
From this reading "He threw His wrathful hand aloft, and cried 'Away!
