used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
anew
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
from appearances alone
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the work would surely come on.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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to a considerable degree; very much
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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and nothing more
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
not one thing; not anything
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the work would surely come on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
by chance
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But the work would surely come on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Told me that I must not mind seeing him so lonely, so apparently depressed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
TropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
precisely as stated
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That it was nothing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Just the Tropics, and being so far way, and perhaps thinking a little too much of things that did not concern his work.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "But he says over and over again that it is the right spot, the very right place in the world for such as he.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the work would surely come on.
