18th
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From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
abortiveadjectiveUS /əˈbɔːrtɪv/
failing to accomplish an intended result
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Steve found excitement, although cooled to a great extent, still running high.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
ArgumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading Steve found excitement, although cooled to a great extent, still running high.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was after dinner, in the smoking-room, that our hero found himself in the midst of a party of men hotly discussing politics.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was after dinner, in the smoking-room, that our hero found himself in the midst of a party of men hotly discussing politics.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Steve found excitement, although cooled to a great extent, still running high.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Steve found excitement, although cooled to a great extent, still running high.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
set up or found
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
coins made of gold
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Steve found excitement, although cooled to a great extent, still running high.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Steve found excitement, although cooled to a great extent, still running high.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was after dinner, in the smoking-room, that our hero found himself in the midst of a party of men hotly discussing politics.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading It was after dinner, in the smoking-room, that our hero found himself in the midst of a party of men hotly discussing politics.
how
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From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
JohannesburgnounUS /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbərɡ/
city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was after dinner, in the smoking-room, that our hero found himself in the midst of a party of men hotly discussing politics.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
on one occasion
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
and nothing more
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was after dinner, in the smoking-room, that our hero found himself in the midst of a party of men hotly discussing politics.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading It was after dinner, in the smoking-room, that our hero found himself in the midst of a party of men hotly discussing politics.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
determined
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Steve found excitement, although cooled to a great extent, still running high.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
smoking-room
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From this reading It was after dinner, in the smoking-room, that our hero found himself in the midst of a party of men hotly discussing politics.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
Steve
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From this reading Steve found excitement, although cooled to a great extent, still running high.
not in physical motion
From this reading Steve found excitement, although cooled to a great extent, still running high.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Arguments, pro and con, on late events were still the chief, if not the only, conversation indulged in during leisure moments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not until Tuesday, the 18th February, that he was able to carry out his resolve--the evening of which day found him comfortably dining at a leading Rand hotel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
à
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From this reading IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH After peace was once more partially restored, our hero resolved to pay Johannesburg a visit and see how the _City of Gold_ looked after its effort to amuse itself, _à la_ South America, with an abortive revolution.
