used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
(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 Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
for the reason that
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
craning
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From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
take in solid food
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
the middle of the day
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
partook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
QUITSadjectiveUS /kwɪts/
on equal terms by payment or requital
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
soda-mint
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading Perhaps it was because Martin partook only of a little soup and a dish of rice pudding that the malady returned to him less severely after the noon meal.
spinachnounUS /ˈspɪnətʃ/
southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green leaves
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
tabletsnounUS /ˈtæbləts/
plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading Willard kept his promise and procured a small bottle of soda-mint tablets, and all the rest of the day Martin’s expression was one of supreme disgust as he continuously dissolved the tablets in his mouth.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
carry out
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
try-out
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From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The remedy at least allowed him to take an active part in practice, which was fortunate since he was given a try-out at left tackle.
which person or people
From this reading Bob, who sat at his left, was plainly sympathetic and solicitous: Willard could see Bob passing the spinach and urging his neighbor to eat, and could see Martin’s dismal refusal.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading MARTIN CALLS QUITS From his own table, by craning his neck, Willard could see Martin’s, and it was apparent that the latter was not making much of a meal.
