used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
any thing at all
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
brotherhood-of-man
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From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
bugnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
communed
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From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
didn't
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From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
the act of departing
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Stranger things than that have happened," he wrote.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Stranger things than that have happened," he wrote.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
he's
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From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
Hiram
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From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
and nothing more
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
by chance
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
express in words
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading Madison took the slate.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
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 "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Stranger things than that have happened," he wrote.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
stuntnounUS /stʌnt/
a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Stranger things than that have happened," he wrote.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Stranger things than that have happened," he wrote.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Stranger things than that have happened," he wrote.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Madison took the slate.
having come into contact
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
the topmost one of two
From this reading "Of course," communed Madison, studying the illumined face, "he's slightly touched in his upper story on the faith stunt; but he's in dead earnest, and he's got the brotherhood-of-man bug bad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Come to think of it, Hiram did say something about his 'sight failing,' but I didn't think it was anything like this.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he's going to go finally blind in, say, a week, perhaps it would be just as well to postpone the opening night until he does."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Stranger things than that have happened," he wrote.
