44,667,023
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From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This event occurred on the fifth day--or the fifth "wake"--after I had swallowed the Oath.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Worst of all, I was now to receive a visit from a sub-agent of the Ministry of Public Unemployment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
(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 An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This event occurred on the fifth day--or the fifth "wake"--after I had swallowed the Oath.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
DepartmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This event occurred on the fifth day--or the fifth "wake"--after I had swallowed the Oath.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading This event occurred on the fifth day--or the fifth "wake"--after I had swallowed the Oath.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Worst of all, I was now to receive a visit from a sub-agent of the Ministry of Public Unemployment.
full-fledgedadjective
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
only a very short time before
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
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 As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
measurementsnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənts/
plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Worst of all, I was now to receive a visit from a sub-agent of the Ministry of Public Unemployment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
not any; not one
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
OathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading This event occurred on the fifth day--or the fifth "wake"--after I had swallowed the Oath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This event occurred on the fifth day--or the fifth "wake"--after I had swallowed the Oath.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
Professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Worst of all, I was now to receive a visit from a sub-agent of the Ministry of Public Unemployment.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Worst of all, I was now to receive a visit from a sub-agent of the Ministry of Public Unemployment.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
express in words
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
side-galleries
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From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
sub-agent
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From this reading Worst of all, I was now to receive a visit from a sub-agent of the Ministry of Public Unemployment.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This event occurred on the fifth day--or the fifth "wake"--after I had swallowed the Oath.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
toe-prints
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From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
UnemploymentnounUS /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being unemployed or not having a job
From this reading Worst of all, I was now to receive a visit from a sub-agent of the Ministry of Public Unemployment.
unescorted
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From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Worst of all, I was now to receive a visit from a sub-agent of the Ministry of Public Unemployment.
someone who visits
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading This event occurred on the fifth day--or the fifth "wake"--after I had swallowed the Oath.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
at the time that
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading An Official Visitor Now that I had swallowed the Oath and become a full-fledged citizen, my life took a sharp turn--though whether for the better, I could hardly say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Worst of all, I was now to receive a visit from a sub-agent of the Ministry of Public Unemployment.
XZ
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From this reading I was now officially on the Government books, being known as Citizen No. 44,667,023 XZ, Third Class; I had had my photograph taken and filed with the War Department, my physical measurements recorded and filed with the Police Department, and my toe-prints registered and filed with both the War and the Police Departments.
but in spite of that
From this reading As a free man, I was permitted to wander unescorted through many of the streets and side-galleries; yet it seemed to me that I had really less freedom than when confined in the Professor's home.
