used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the state of being absent
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading After he recovered, his time was much absorbed by the preparations for the Fair, in which he was much interested.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he recovered, his time was much absorbed by the preparations for the Fair, in which he was much interested.
(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 In all this I could see a deft hand guiding and restraining--giving me my rein.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
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asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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ATLASnounUS /ˈætləs/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
CarmichaelnounUS /ˈkɑːrmaɪkəl/
United States songwriter (1899-1981)
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In all this I could see a deft hand guiding and restraining--giving me my rein.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading In all this I could see a deft hand guiding and restraining--giving me my rein.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
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Dround's
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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading After he recovered, his time was much absorbed by the preparations for the Fair, in which he was much interested.
start firing a weapon
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the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
the act of giving
From this reading In all this I could see a deft hand guiding and restraining--giving me my rein.
destroyed or killed
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
highroads
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In all this I could see a deft hand guiding and restraining--giving me my rein.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading After he recovered, his time was much absorbed by the preparations for the Fair, in which he was much interested.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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something that is lost
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
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a form of address for a man
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading After he recovered, his time was much absorbed by the preparations for the Fair, in which he was much interested.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading After he recovered, his time was much absorbed by the preparations for the Fair, in which he was much interested.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading In all this I could see a deft hand guiding and restraining--giving me my rein.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading In all this I could see a deft hand guiding and restraining--giving me my rein.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In all this I could see a deft hand guiding and restraining--giving me my rein.
SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
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attain success or reach a desired goal
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tell-tale
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After he recovered, his time was much absorbed by the preparations for the Fair, in which he was much interested.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading His absence gave me the opportunity to form my plans undisturbed by his timidity and doubts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
at the time that
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After he recovered, his time was much absorbed by the preparations for the Fair, in which he was much interested.
which person or people
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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading He had always been in delicate health, and this worry over the loss of Carmichael and the bad outlook in his affairs was too much for him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE ATLAS ON THE FLOOR _A tell-tale portrait--When the fire of life has gone--The guiding hand--A woman who understands--The highroads of commerce--The great Southwest--Dreams--The art of life--"No one asks, if you succeed"_ Mr. Dround's illness kept him away from business for a mouth or more.
