used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
have
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
cagedverbUS /keɪdʒd/
past form of “cage” — confine in a cage
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
cannot
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From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
Carnes
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From this reading I saw Carnes, and found that the Chief had not exaggerated, and that the doctor had.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I saw Carnes, and found that the Chief had not exaggerated, and that the doctor had.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I saw Carnes, and found that the Chief had not exaggerated, and that the doctor had.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
half the width of an em
From this reading EN ROUTE FOR TRAFTON.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading I saw Carnes, and found that the Chief had not exaggerated, and that the doctor had.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EN ROUTE FOR TRAFTON.
set up or found
From this reading I saw Carnes, and found that the Chief had not exaggerated, and that the doctor had.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I saw Carnes, and found that the Chief had not exaggerated, and that the doctor had.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading EN ROUTE FOR TRAFTON.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw Carnes, and found that the Chief had not exaggerated, and that the doctor had.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
not in physical motion
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
TRAFTON
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From this reading EN ROUTE FOR TRAFTON.
the act of using
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
precisely as stated
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We compared notes and sympathized with each other, and then we made some plans.
(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 Carnes was getting well very fast, but was chafing like a caged bear, if I may use so ancient an illustration.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Over the minor events of my story I will not linger, for although they cannot be omitted altogether, they are still so overshadowed by startling and thrilling after events that they may, with propriety, be narrated in brief.
