used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
anew
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
any thing at all
From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
Conrad'snounUS /ˈkɑːnrædz/
possessive form of “conrad” — English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
CurtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
Delafield's
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From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
don't
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From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
how
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From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
of the present time and place
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
make reference to
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
not any; not one
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
on one occasion
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Curtis did not mention the subject again, he concluded that his advice had been taken and that there was no reason for immediate anxiety.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Anyway, Curt," he urged, "don't do anything more about it now.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading THE SILENT DUEL As July sped on Homer Conrad's visits to Golden grew more and more frequent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
at the time that
From this reading When Curtis returned from his northern journey, still ignorant of Delafield's identity, Homer was greatly relieved, and tried once more to dissuade his brother.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
you'll
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From this reading Let it rest a while, and think about it more coolly and carefully; you'll see how foolish it is if you do that."
