used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
(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 When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
battle-cruisers
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From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
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 While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
DAWSONnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
Dawson'snounUS /ˈdɔːsənz/
possessive form of “dawson” — a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
dearly loved
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
drivelling
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From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
frolicsomeadjective
given to merry frolicking
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
revoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
have in common
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
SURGEONnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
TELEPHONESnounUS /ˈteləfoʊnz/
plural of “telephone” — electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
bound or secured closely
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
hard to endure
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
at the time that
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
which person or people
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
William
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From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am the victim of my characters who come and go and pull me with them tied to their chariot wheels.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading While I was amusing myself trying to convey to the reader the frolicsome atmosphere which Madame carries about with her and in which she hides the workings of her big heart and brain, I was ignorant of the adventures of the two battle-cruisers and of Dawson's encounter with the War Committee, and of his triumph over the revolting workmen of the north.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading When I wrote of my own encounters with Dawson and of my share, a humble share, in his researches, my dear Madame Gilbert had not met me and subdued me into a drivelling worship of her shining personality.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DAWSON TELEPHONES FOR A SURGEON I have never been able to plan this book upon any system which would hold together for half a dozen consecutive chapters.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading When I wrote the first story of the "Lost Naval Papers"--which, by the way, were not lost at all--I had not made the personal acquaintance of William Dawson.
