adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
all-wise
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From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
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 There was one consolation: Thank heavens the championship would remain in America!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
AnonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
Bellocnoun
English author (born in France) remembered especially for his verse for children (1870-1953)
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
bulkiest
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From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The years go marching by in ordered processional.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading There was one consolation: Thank heavens the championship would remain in America!
ChestertonnounUS /ˈtʃestərtən/
conservative English writer of the Roman Catholic persuasion; in addition to volumes of criticism and polemics he wrote detective novels featuring Father Brown (1874-1936)
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading There was one consolation: Thank heavens the championship would remain in America!
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
fatalisticadjectiveUS /feɪtəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to fatalism
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
fatly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
heavensnounUS /ˈhevənz/
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading There was one consolation: Thank heavens the championship would remain in America!
Hilaire
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From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The years go marching by in ordered processional.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one consolation: Thank heavens the championship would remain in America!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The years go marching by in ordered processional.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
processionaladjectiveUS /prəˈseʃənəl/
intended for use in a procession
From this reading The years go marching by in ordered processional.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There was one consolation: Thank heavens the championship would remain in America!
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading There was one consolation: Thank heavens the championship would remain in America!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one consolation: Thank heavens the championship would remain in America!
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
twere
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From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
unholsterings
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From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one consolation: Thank heavens the championship would remain in America!
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If 'twere my ordained fate to be fat--why, then so be it; I'd be fatly fatalistic and go on through life undulating and rippling.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _More Anon_ Well, I made up my mind, having tried violent exercise in the gymnasium, coupled with violent language in the steam room, and having found neither or both had been of the least avail in trimming down my proportions, but on the contrary had augmented them to the extent of nearly ten pounds, live weight, that I would let well enough alone.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading If an all-wise Providence meant to call me to the estate of being the bulkiest writing man using the English language for a vehicle, then let Hilaire Belloc look to his laurels and Gilbert K. Chesterton to his unholsterings.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The years go marching by in ordered processional.
