used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
anew
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
for the reason that
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No, he had dreamed nothing, but he felt it; it was there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading No, he had dreamed nothing, but he felt it; it was there.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading No, he had dreamed nothing, but he felt it; it was there.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
grocernounUS /ˈɡroʊsər/
a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
cause to move by striking
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No, he had dreamed nothing, but he felt it; it was there.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
joined in matrimony
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
not any; not one
From this reading No, he had dreamed nothing, but he felt it; it was there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading No, he had dreamed nothing, but he felt it; it was there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
profferverbUS /ˈprɑːfər/
present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
rejectingverbUS /rɪˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “reject” — refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No, he had dreamed nothing, but he felt it; it was there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The near files turned and looked at him curiously, asking him if he had had a dream.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A vague expression came into his eyes again; his past life rose before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, he had dreamed nothing, but he felt it; it was there.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
(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 He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
at the time that
From this reading “And it is a pity, all the same, because I was to be married when I got my discharge.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was the son of a small retail grocer at Lyons, and had been petted and spoiled by his mother up to the time of her death; then rejecting the proffer of his father, with whom he did not hit it off well, to assist in purchasing his discharge, he had remained with the army, weary and disgusted with life and with his surroundings.
