aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What are you talking about, father?"
having companions or an escort
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you talking about, father?"
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
blighting
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From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
Brating
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From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
Brating's
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From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
CUREDadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
dance-studio
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From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
a female human offspring
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
desolated
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From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
disfiguredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərd/
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
your usual mood
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
Eliza
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From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "What are you talking about, father?"
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
immediately past
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
a form of address for a man
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
NEURASTHENIAnounUS /ˌnʊræsˈθiːniə/
nervous breakdown (not in technical use)
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
Prohack
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From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
Prohack's
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From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
Putney
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From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
Sissie
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From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "What are you talking about, father?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I trust that the excellent Eliza is not disfigured for life," he had observed calmly in the automobile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you talking about, father?"
belonging to which person
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEURASTHENIA CURED I Three days later Mr. Prohack came home late with his daughter in the substituted car.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading He had accompanied Sissie to Putney for the final disposition of the affairs of the dance-studio, and had witnessed her blighting politeness to Eliza Brating and Eliza Brating's blighting politeness to her.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you talking about, father?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The last kiss between these two young women would have desolated the heart of any man whose faith in human nature was less strong than Mr. Prohack's.
