used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STUMPY AND OTHERS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
BarthnounUS /bɑːrθ/
Swiss Protestant theologian (1886-1968)
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
BenningtonnounUS /ˈbenɪŋtən/
a town in southwestern Vermont
From this reading His physical condition had been greatly improved under the careful nursing of Mrs. Bennington.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading His physical condition had been greatly improved under the careful nursing of Mrs. Bennington.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
a state at a particular time
From this reading His physical condition had been greatly improved under the careful nursing of Mrs. Bennington.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
having the place or position changed
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading His physical condition had been greatly improved under the careful nursing of Mrs. Bennington.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading His physical condition had been greatly improved under the careful nursing of Mrs. Bennington.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His physical condition had been greatly improved under the careful nursing of Mrs. Bennington.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading His physical condition had been greatly improved under the careful nursing of Mrs. Bennington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
OTHERS
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From this reading STUMPY AND OTHERS.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading His physical condition had been greatly improved under the careful nursing of Mrs. Bennington.
by chance
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
STUMPYadjective
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
From this reading STUMPY AND OTHERS.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His physical condition had been greatly improved under the careful nursing of Mrs. Bennington.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
Waldo
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From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But whether or not he had been disturbed about his diary, he was happier than usual after he had completed the task.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Possibly the fact that he had not completed his account of the wreck of the Waldo had troubled him, as any work left unfinished troubles a progressive or conscientious man.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Harvey Barth seemed to be exceedingly well satisfied with himself after he had finished the writing of his diary up to date.
