112
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From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Stick’s account had been exciting but vague.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Stick’s account had been exciting but vague.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stick’s account had been exciting but vague.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Stick’s account had been exciting but vague.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
set up or found
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
PULSIFER
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From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
express in words
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
SHAKESnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
that is looked for
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
Stick's
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From this reading Stick’s account had been exciting but vague.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Stick’s account had been exciting but vague.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not that he had sought sleep very early, for Stick, in spite of small knowledge, had had much to say, and his theories had prolonged conversation well toward midnight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
(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 PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PULSIFER SHAKES HIS HEAD It was well along toward the middle of the following morning before Russell had learned definitely what had happened at Number 112 West street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had, however, assured Russell that he had personally made an examination of the premises and found everything all right, after learning which Russell had been able to compose himself to slumber with the determination to await philosophically the full explanation of the surprising event.
