(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
anew
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
astronomernounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmər/
a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
for the reason that
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
confined by bonds
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND.
bushmannounUS /ˈbʊʃmən/
nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under the circumstances, Palander made the surrender with entire good-humour.
contused
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From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
EmerynounUS /ˈeməri/
a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Under the circumstances, Palander made the surrender with entire good-humour.
exuberancenounUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
joyful enthusiasm
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
good-humour
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From this reading Under the circumstances, Palander made the surrender with entire good-humour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Under the circumstances, Palander made the surrender with entire good-humour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
and nothing more
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
Palander
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From this reading Under the circumstances, Palander made the surrender with entire good-humour.
Palander's
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From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
with speed
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
registersnounUS /ˈredʒəstərz/
plural of “register” — an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
in the near future
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Under the circumstances, Palander made the surrender with entire good-humour.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
carry out
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He only now retained one of the registers, because it had been thought prudent that Emery should take possession of the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the circumstances, Palander made the surrender with entire good-humour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Any exuberance on his part, however, was of short duration, and he quickly became again engrossed in his world of figures.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Palander's wounds were not serious: the bushman dressed the contused limbs with herbs, and the worthy astronomer, sustained by his triumph, was soon able to travel.
