used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
baptizing
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From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
one or the other of two
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
forecastingnounUS /ˈfɔːrkæstɪŋ/
a statement made about the future
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
ForthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
kindlingnounUS /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
material for starting a fire
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
listener's
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From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
engage in
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
non-practitioner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
recitalsnounUS /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/
plural of “recital” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
plural of “story” — 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 The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "But there always has to be a leader," he said, as though forecasting for himself a place of such splendid prominence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former graduate and non-practitioner was not averse seemingly to reminiscence.
at the time that
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading As the recitals wound along their channels, the listener's enthusiasm became stirred: by degrees it took on a kindling that was like a wild leaping flame of joy.
but in spite of that
From this reading The medical schools of those days, as members of the profession yet living can testify if they would, had their stories of student life that make good stories when recited around the fireside with September rain on the roof.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Forthwith he entered upon some chronicles and pursued them with that soft, level voice of either betting with you or baptizing you--the voice of gambling in this world or of gambling for the next.
