Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

possessing life

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

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

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

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From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

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From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

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

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

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

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

only a very short time before

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

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

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

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

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

capable of being imagined

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

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

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

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

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

not any; not one

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

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

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

carry out

From this reading Moreover, he knew enough of Banneker's story to take pride in being partner in his plan of deception and self-sacrifice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

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

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

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

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading He pretended that it was a needed holiday for him: his bills hardly defrayed the traveling expense.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Every Saturday the distinguished physician from Angelica City came to Manzanita on the afternoon train, spent two or three hours at Camilla Van Arsdale's camp, and returned in time to catch Number Seven back.

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

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

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But he was himself an ardent vocal amateur, and to keep Royce Melvin alive and able to give forth her songs to the world was a special satisfaction to his soul.

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

From this reading No imaginable fee would have induced him to abstract one whole day from his enormous practice for any other patient.