used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
(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 He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
in a state of sleep
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
cogentadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊdʒənt/
powerfully persuasive
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
Fossell
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From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
Fossell's
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From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
set up or found
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
the act of giving
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
an established custom
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
for more time
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
MILOnounUS /ˈmaɪloʊ/
small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
not any; not one
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
and nothing more
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
radicallyadverbUS /ˈrædɪkli/
in a radical manner
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
in the near future
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
sophisticaladjective
plausible but misleading
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
having come into contact
From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
unsoundadjectiveUS /ənˈsaʊnd/
not in good condition; damaged or decayed
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
Vigoureux
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From this reading THE S.S. MILO Major Vigoureux fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He owed this habit originally to a clear conscience, and although (as the reader knows) his conscience was no longer quite clear, the habit had not forsaken him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading (Why is it that in dreams we feel no remorse for our sins, but only a terror lest we be found out?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He knew all the while that his arguments were sophistical and radically unsound; but he trusted that he was making them cogent.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He dreamed that he was presenting himself at Mr. Fossell's bank, and giving Mr. Fossell across the counter a number of plausible reasons why his pay should be handed to him as usual.
