used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading As to the great achievement itself, very little need be said here.
anew
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to the great achievement itself, very little need be said here.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
correctionsnounUS /kərˈekʃənz/
the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
CruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
Dyke's
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From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
Emmie
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From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
a state of high honor
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As to the great achievement itself, very little need be said here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As to the great achievement itself, very little need be said here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As to the great achievement itself, very little need be said here.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
immediately past
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As to the great achievement itself, very little need be said here.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading As to the great achievement itself, very little need be said here.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
not any; not one
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
remindersnounUS /riˈmaɪndərz/
plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As to the great achievement itself, very little need be said here.
express in words
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
unsubstantialadjective
lacking material form or substance; unreal
From this reading He had got it now--the fame, the glory, the unsubstantial but glittering payment for a life spent in solid and incredibly arduous toil.
precisely as stated
From this reading As to the great achievement itself, very little need be said here.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Indeed, as Emmie is already engaged in preparing for publication the two large volumes which will be entitled _The Sixth Cruise_, any attempt to give a detailed account of Dyke’s final triumph would be at least premature, if not superfluous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suffice it then to say that with this last expedition there were no accidents.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
produce a literary work
From this reading Never again would his name be left out of lists; never again would his publicity agent feel compelled to write reminders or corrections to the morning papers.
