1918
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From this reading Nathan reached that great tenth day of October, 1918.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
aftermathnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
anew
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
(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 SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
bedlamnounUS /ˈbedləm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
next to; at the side of
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “It was the turning point—the hinge!—of my whole life, Bill,” he has said to me since.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nathan reached that great tenth day of October, 1918.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
destroyed or killed
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nathan reached that great tenth day of October, 1918.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
hingenounUS /hɪndʒ/
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading “It was the turning point—the hinge!—of my whole life, Bill,” he has said to me since.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
I'd
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From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
it's
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From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It was the turning point—the hinge!—of my whole life, Bill,” he has said to me since.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It was the turning point—the hinge!—of my whole life, Bill,” he has said to me since.
Nathan
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From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Nathan reached that great tenth day of October, 1918.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nathan reached that great tenth day of October, 1918.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
palesnounUS /peɪlz/
plural of “pale” — a wooden strip forming part of a fence
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “It was the turning point—the hinge!—of my whole life, Bill,” he has said to me since.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Nathan reached that great tenth day of October, 1918.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It was the turning point—the hinge!—of my whole life, Bill,” he has said to me since.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “It was the turning point—the hinge!—of my whole life, Bill,” he has said to me since.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
the rays of the sun
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
carry out
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Nathan reached that great tenth day of October, 1918.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “It was the turning point—the hinge!—of my whole life, Bill,” he has said to me since.
unannouncedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
without warning or announcement
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
at the time that
From this reading And like most stupendous experiences in life, it came when least expected, certainly unannounced.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “It was the turning point—the hinge!—of my whole life, Bill,” he has said to me since.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUNSHINE GLORIOUS I But Nathan had one more terrific experience to suffer before he was finished with the Russian bedlam,—an experience and an aftermath beside which all that has gone before—everything!—pales into insignificance and becomes as nothing.
wouldn't
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From this reading “I wouldn’t have missed it for a million dollars, but whether I’d take a million dollars to go through with it again—it’s a question, Bill—it’s a question!”
