used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
how long something has existed
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Bertie was becoming bald in the services of the _New York Mitre_.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Bertie was becoming bald in the services of the _New York Mitre_.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
Bertie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The product is purely twentieth century, and frequently has flaxen hair.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
flaxenadjective
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The product is purely twentieth century, and frequently has flaxen hair.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The product is purely twentieth century, and frequently has flaxen hair.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The product is purely twentieth century, and frequently has flaxen hair.
come to pass
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The product is purely twentieth century, and frequently has flaxen hair.
hashnounUS /hæʃ/
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
intrepidadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrepəd/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The product is purely twentieth century, and frequently has flaxen hair.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
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 Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
MitrenounUS /ˈmɪtri/
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
From this reading Bertie was becoming bald in the services of the _New York Mitre_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Bertie was becoming bald in the services of the _New York Mitre_.
ODYSSEYnounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/
a long wandering and eventful journey
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
an amount of time
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
polyandric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading The product is purely twentieth century, and frequently has flaxen hair.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading The product is purely twentieth century, and frequently has flaxen hair.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Bertie was becoming bald in the services of the _New York Mitre_.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
Thirty-oneadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading The product is purely twentieth century, and frequently has flaxen hair.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
which person or people
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
belonging to which person
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE ODYSSEY I Bertie Morris was a very fair type of the American journalist, whose body goes to Paris while he lives, whatever may happen to his soul at a later period.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was blessed with a proprietor who would have drawn blood out of a stone and then complained of its quality.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
a late time of life
From this reading Thirty-one years of age, he knew the world backwards; was as much at home in Port Said as in Philadelphia; wrote as though kings were his boon companions and had settled the hash of more than one intrepid lady with polyandric tendencies.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Bertie was becoming bald in the services of the _New York Mitre_.
