Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

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From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

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plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

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From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

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a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

an institution created to conduct business

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a woman singer having a contralto voice

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading I watchfully waited, Yearning a coup that would place him on the Musical map.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

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of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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French field marshal who commanded the Allied armies in France during World War II (1852-1931)

From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

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From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

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affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading I watchfully waited, Yearning a coup that would place him on the Musical map.

place in proper rank

From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

a vaguely specified concern

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used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading I watchfully waited, Yearning a coup that would place him on the Musical map.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I watchfully waited, Yearning a coup that would place him on the Musical map.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

above and across; more than

From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

approval to do something

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a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I watchfully waited, Yearning a coup that would place him on the Musical map.

affix in a public place or for public notice

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the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

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put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

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sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

the state of being asleep

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

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From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech

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(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

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deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading I watchfully waited, Yearning a coup that would place him on the Musical map.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

in a watchful manner

From this reading I watchfully waited, Yearning a coup that would place him on the Musical map.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Then for three days I quit the city To get a simple contralto into the western papers.

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in the company of; together with

From this reading A coup, such as kissing a Marshal Joffre, Aeroplaning over the bay, Diving with Annette Kellerman.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I watchfully waited, Yearning a coup that would place him on the Musical map.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading I watchfully waited, Yearning a coup that would place him on the Musical map.

the day immediately before today

From this reading He was a burly Dutch tenor, And I patiently trailed him in his waking and sleeping hours That I might not lose a story,-- But his life was commonplace and unimaginative-- Air raids and abdications kept his activities, (A game of bridge yesterday, a ride to Tarrytown), Out of the papers.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

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