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From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
annexedverbUS /ˈænekst/
past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
dopenounUS /doʊp/
street names for marijuana
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
divisible by two
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
ex-jockey
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From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
fiendsnounUS /fiːndz/
plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Then I strolled peacefully to supper over at McCloud's hotel.
how
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From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
McCloud
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From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
McCloud's
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From this reading Then I strolled peacefully to supper over at McCloud's hotel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then I strolled peacefully to supper over at McCloud's hotel.
PathologicaladjectiveUS /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to the practice of pathology
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Then I strolled peacefully to supper over at McCloud's hotel.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
SolnounUS /sɑːl/
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
in the near future
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Then I strolled peacefully to supper over at McCloud's hotel.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Then I strolled peacefully to supper over at McCloud's hotel.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Inquiry of McCloud elicited the fact that the ex-jockey had swallowed a hasty meal and had immediately retired to Room 4.
syrupnounUS /ˈsɜːrəp/
a thick sweet sticky liquid
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I strolled peacefully to supper over at McCloud's hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I annexed the remainder of that bottle of soothing syrup; I went to Sol Levi and easily procured delivery of the other five.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At that epoch I prided myself on being a man of resource; and I proceeded to prove it in a fashion that even now fills me with satisfaction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pathological knowledge of dope fiends was outside my ken--I could not guess how soon my man would need another dose of his "hop," but I was positively sure that another would be needed.
