used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
AGENTnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
BALDHEADED
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From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
BENJAMINnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
CERTIFICATEnounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
GUNN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
INSURANCEnounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
MODELnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
as might be expected
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
PERSECUTIONnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
PitmannounUS /ˈpɪtmən/
English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
PITMAN'S
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From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
Pulsifer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
restorativenounUS /rəˈstɔːrətɪv/
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
and nothing more
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
unusual or striking
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
SLANDERERnounUS /ˈslændərər/
one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Somebody induced him to apply to his head a hair restorative made by a Chicago man named Pulsifer.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
UNENDURABLEadjective
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I have been the victim of a somewhat singular persecution for several weeks past.
at the time that
From this reading When we came here to live, Judge Pitman was partially bald.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CERTIFICATE CONCERNING PITMAN'S HAIR--UNENDURABLE PERSECUTION--A WARNING TO MEN WITH BALDHEADED FRIENDS--AN EXPLANATION--THE SLANDERER DISCOVERED--BENJAMIN P. GUNN--A MODEL LIFE INSURANCE AGENT.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After using this liquid for a few months, the judge was gratified to find that his hair had returned; and as he naturally regarded the remedy with admiration, he concluded that it would be simply fair to give expression to his feelings in some form.
