used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
acquiesceverbUS /ˌækwiˈes/
to agree or express agreement
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
(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 Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
bogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
CONFIDENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading CONFIDENCES.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
else
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From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
I'll
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From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
Knockcalltecrore
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From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
Knocknacar
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From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
Murdock
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From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
newly-acquired
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From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
and nothing more
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
to-night
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From this reading “I have everything cut and dry in my head, and I’ll have it all on paper before I sleep to-night,” said the enthusiast.
twingenounUS /twɪndʒ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dick was full of his experiment regarding the bog at Knocknacar, and could talk of nothing else—a disposition of things which suited me all to nothing, for I had only to acquiesce in all he said, and let my own thoughts have free and pleasant range.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I could think of his visit to Knockcalltecrore without a twinge of jealousy; and for my own part I contemplated a walk in a different direction.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The next day Sutherland would have to resume his work with Murdock—but on his newly-acquired land.
