used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
Apache'snounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
possessive form of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I resolved that Walter should marry at once.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
Aurora's
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From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
take in marriage
From this reading I resolved that Walter should marry at once.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
on one occasion
From this reading I resolved that Walter should marry at once.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
perpetrateverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
posthumousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːstʃʊməs/
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
determined
From this reading I resolved that Walter should marry at once.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
RidleynounUS /ˈrɪdli/
a marine turtle
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Jack Ridley says my sense of humour is like an Apache’s.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I resolved that Walter should marry at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
that's
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From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
ticklesnounUS /ˈtɪkəlz/
plural of “tickle” — a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Perhaps that’s why the idea of a posthumous joke of this kind tickles me immensely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The net result of Walter and Aurora’s effort to advance themselves--I wonder what Walter promised Aurora that induced her to aid him?--was that I formed a new plan.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Were I not a serious man, with serious purposes in the world, I might perpetrate it.
