used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
amelioratedverbUS /əˈmiːljəreɪtɪd/
past form of “ameliorate” — to make better
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So were Mr. Lucas's seconds, one of whom went so far as to kiss him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
BugsnounUS /bʌɡz/
plural of “bug” — general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
Butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
comanounUS /ˈkoʊmə/
a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
existences
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From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So were Mr. Lucas's seconds, one of whom went so far as to kiss him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Lew Lucas, for one, was noticeably pleased.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading So were Mr. Lucas's seconds, one of whom went so far as to kiss him.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
immediately past
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
left-hook
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From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
Lew
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From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
LucasnounUS /ˈluːkəs/
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
Lucas'snounUS /ˈluːkəsɪz/
possessive form of “lucas” — United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading So were Mr. Lucas's seconds, one of whom went so far as to kiss him.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading Mr. Lew Lucas, for one, was noticeably pleased.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
and nothing more
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
others
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From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mr. Lew Lucas, for one, was noticeably pleased.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
precisely, exactly
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading So were Mr. Lucas's seconds, one of whom went so far as to kiss him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His inability to block a short left-hook followed by a right to the point of the jaw had ameliorated quite a number of existences.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So were Mr. Lucas's seconds, one of whom went so far as to kiss him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Lew Lucas, for one, was noticeably pleased.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The only real happiness, we are told, is to be obtained by bringing happiness to others.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So were Mr. Lucas's seconds, one of whom went so far as to kiss him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So were Mr. Lucas's seconds, one of whom went so far as to kiss him.
at the time that
From this reading Bugs Butler's mood, accordingly, when some thirty hours after the painful episode recorded in the last chapter he awoke from a state of coma in the ring at Jersey City to discover that Mr. Lew Lucas had knocked him out in the middle of the third round, should have been one of quiet contentment.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So were Mr. Lucas's seconds, one of whom went so far as to kiss him.
