Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

later than; following

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

how long something has existed

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

(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 After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

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From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

with brightness

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

thrown away

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

freeing from false belief or illusions

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

give expression to

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

an act that fails

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

the quality of being humane

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

articles of clothing worn about the neck

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

above and across; more than

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

any competition

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

logically valid

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

cause to become

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

change radically

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

move upward

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

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From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

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 After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

in a triumphant manner

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At first Skippy's depression had been profound, and as the sensation was new he enjoyed its sensual charm to the fullest.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading After all, there were other services to render to humanity, and the mind that at the age of fifteen could have reasoned so brilliantly in theory must inevitably express itself with profit to the race and to his own individual bank account.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS PROVE FALSE COMMONPLACE minds are crushed by defeat; great imaginations rise to profit.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ten days after Skippy Bedelle had seen the gilded fabric of his future greatness collapse with the failure of the Foot Regulator to revolutionize the bathtub industry the spirit of invention had risen triumphantly from the ashes of first disillusionment.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He discarded the jaunty cap for a slouch hat which he pulled down over his eyes; he selected the soberest of neckwear, turned up his collar, sank his fists in his pockets, and spent solitary afternoons among the ruins of the Carthage of his imagination, seated on the site of what would never be the John C. Bedelle Gymnasium.