used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
anew
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHERE ARE THE VALISES?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
a youthful male person
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
citizen'snounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
possessive form of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
put on clothes
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
Haberstro
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From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
and nothing more
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
St
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From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
carry out
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHERE ARE THE VALISES?
in or at that place or location
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
bound or secured closely
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
VALISES
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From this reading WHERE ARE THE VALISES?
precisely as stated
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jack went about his preparations very moderately, but the fact of it was, Julian was in a great hurry.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE ARE THE VALISES?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For the next two days Julian did not know whether he stood on his head or heels.
which person or people
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He donned a citizen's dress and tied his uniform up neatly in a bundle, calculating to take it down to the office and present it to a boy there who did not act as though he had more in this world than the law allows.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He could not help telling himself that if they did not get away from St. Louis, that man Haberstro would appear just at the wrong time, and they would have to go back to work again.
