used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
ASCERTAINEDadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
BARNEY
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From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
BURKEnounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
DESPERATELYadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
Dosy's
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From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
ensignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
HOW
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From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
the act of departing
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
MACNAMARA
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From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
prating
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From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
PULVERTAFT
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From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading I was much puzzled to resolve the question.
one of four equal parts
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I was much puzzled to resolve the question.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading I was much puzzled to resolve the question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
Spa-Walk
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From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
THEODOSIA
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From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Am I really, said I, so much in love, as to lose my temper if this prating ensign should carry off the lady?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "On leaving Dosy's lodgings, I began to consult the state of my heart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
whiffing
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From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW BOB BURKE, AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH BARNEY PULVERTAFT, ASCERTAINED THAT HE WAS DESPERATELY IN LOVE WITH MISS THEODOSIA MACNAMARA.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I walked up and down the Spa-Walk, whiffing a cigar, for a quarter of an hour, without being able to come to a decision.
