adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
BlinkverbUS /blɪŋk/
briefly shut the eyes
From this reading Mr. Lavender passed his three days, therefore, in perfect repose, feeding Blink, staring at the ceiling, and conversing with Joe.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Mr. Lavender passed his three days, therefore, in perfect repose, feeding Blink, staring at the ceiling, and conversing with Joe.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Mr. Lavender passed his three days, therefore, in perfect repose, feeding Blink, staring at the ceiling, and conversing with Joe.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
FAITHnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Mr. Lavender passed his three days, therefore, in perfect repose, feeding Blink, staring at the ceiling, and conversing with Joe.
FIGHTverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
FIGHTSnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
Joe
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From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
knock-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
LavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
mislayverb
place (something) where one cannot find it again
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Mr. Lavender passed his three days, therefore, in perfect repose, feeding Blink, staring at the ceiling, and conversing with Joe.
PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Mr. Lavender passed his three days, therefore, in perfect repose, feeding Blink, staring at the ceiling, and conversing with Joe.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
soporificadjective
sleep inducing
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Mr. Lavender passed his three days, therefore, in perfect repose, feeding Blink, staring at the ceiling, and conversing with Joe.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He instructed Mrs. Petty, however, on no account to destroy or mislay any journal, but to keep them in a pile in his study.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mr. Lavender passed his three days, therefore, in perfect repose, feeding Blink, staring at the ceiling, and conversing with Joe.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading An uneasy sense that he had been lacking in restraint caused his mind to dwell on life as seen by the monthly rather than the daily papers, and to hold with his chauffeur discussions of a somewhat philosophical character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This she did, for though her first impulse was to light the kitchen fire with the five of them every morning, deliberate reflection convinced her that twenty journals read at one sitting would produce on him a more soporific effect than if he came down to a mere five.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading XVI FIGHTS THE FIGHT OF FAITH The strenuous experiences through which Mr. Lavender had passed resulted in what Joe Petty called “a fair knock-out,” and he was forced to spend three days in the seclusion of his bed, deprived of his newspapers.
