used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
chemicalsnounUS /ˈkemɪkəlz/
plural of “chemical” — material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
developernounUS /dɪˈveləpər/
someone who develops real estate (especially someone who prepares a site for residential or commercial use)
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
Dr
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From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
set up or found
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
Jim
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From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
Merriam
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From this reading Dr. Merriam promised to send at once.
Merriam's
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From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
on one occasion
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Dr. Merriam promised to send at once.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Dr. Merriam promised to send at once.
that is looked for
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was nothing for it but to possess himself in such patience as he could until a fresh supply could be obtained from the city.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To his dismay he found that needed chemicals for fresh developer were lacking, and he was unwilling to risk his plates in the old and necessarily weak developer on hand.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading Leaving Big Jim to report to the doctor the results of their trip Walter sought the wigwam.
Woodcraftnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading A BATTLE FOR HONOR Reaching Woodcraft late the next afternoon Walter at once hurried to the dark room adjoining Dr. Merriam's office to develop his plates.
