(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading already know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
edifiedadjective
instructed and encouraged in moral, intellectual, and spiritual improvement
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
How
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From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading already know.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
Maxian
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From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
a particular point in time
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How little the truce brought benefit to him we shall learn more fully in later chapters.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Every evening that they spent together much talk went on; and the King sat infected and edified while Maxian oratory flowed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Still for the moment he was not without comfort, for he had got Max to talk to.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How is it," inquired his father, "that you have been able to think of these things?
