used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Such a conclusion, however, was not flattering, nor did it please me in any way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Try as I would, I could make nothing of the situation in which I found myself.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Try as I would, I could make nothing of the situation in which I found myself.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
DelilahnounUS /dəˈlaɪlə/
(Old Testament) the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed him by cutting off his hair and so deprived him of his strength
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Such a conclusion, however, was not flattering, nor did it please me in any way.
dispensationnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
FelicianounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Such a conclusion, however, was not flattering, nor did it please me in any way.
set up or found
From this reading Try as I would, I could make nothing of the situation in which I found myself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Such a conclusion, however, was not flattering, nor did it please me in any way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such a conclusion, however, was not flattering, nor did it please me in any way.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
engage in
From this reading Try as I would, I could make nothing of the situation in which I found myself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Try as I would, I could make nothing of the situation in which I found myself.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Such a conclusion, however, was not flattering, nor did it please me in any way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Try as I would, I could make nothing of the situation in which I found myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Such a conclusion, however, was not flattering, nor did it please me in any way.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
and nothing more
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Try as I would, I could make nothing of the situation in which I found myself.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a conclusion, however, was not flattering, nor did it please me in any way.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
a special situation
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Try as I would, I could make nothing of the situation in which I found myself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Such a conclusion, however, was not flattering, nor did it please me in any way.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TWO OF A TRADE I smoked two pipes, one after the other, in a vain attempt to draw out some definite sequence of facts from the tangled web of happenings into which I seemed to have strayed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The most reasonable thing seemed to be to conclude that Louis was one of a gang of thieves, that I was about to become their accomplice, and that Felicia was simply the Delilah with whom these people had summoned me to their aid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I came to the conclusion that Fate, which had bestowed on me a physique of more than ordinary size, a sound constitution, and muscles which had filled my study with various kinds of trophies, had not been equally generous in her dispensation of brains.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Try as I would, I could make nothing of the situation in which I found myself.
