used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
(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 Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
cause to be bored
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
clevereradjectiveUS /ˈklevərɜːr/
comparative of “clever” — showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He was cured provisionally.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
derangedadjectiveUS /dɪˈreɪndʒd/
driven insane
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
duodenumnounUS /duːˈɑːdənəm/
the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was cured provisionally.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
for more time
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
not any; not one
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
Prohack
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From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
provisionallyadverbUS /prəˈvɪʒənəli/
temporarily and conditionally
From this reading He was cured provisionally.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
SISSIE'S
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From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading SISSIE'S BUSINESS I One evening, ten days later, Mr. Prohack slipped out of his own house as stealthily as a thief might have slipped into it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
unfelt
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From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
uninstructedadjective
lacking information or instruction
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
victoriouslyadverb
in a victorious manner
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was cured provisionally.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Only a continual sensation of slight fatigue indicated all the time that he was not cleverer than nature and that he was not victoriously disposing of his waste products.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The unseen, unfelt, sinister duodenum no longer mysteriously deranged his whole engine.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading But he could walk mildly about; his zest for smoking had in part returned; and to any uninstructed observer he bore a close resemblance to a healthy man.
