used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
(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 The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
Ashby
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From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Hazelton asked, as he laid down the book he had been reading.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Hazelton asked, as he laid down the book he had been reading.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “You feel pretty certain that we've conquered the Man-killer, do you?”
a person who is in charge
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading “You feel pretty certain that we've conquered the Man-killer, do you?”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You feel pretty certain that we've conquered the Man-killer, do you?”
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hazelton asked, as he laid down the book he had been reading.
easy-going
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From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
Hazelton
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From this reading Hazelton asked, as he laid down the book he had been reading.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
hugelyadverbUS /ˈhjuːdʒli/
extremely
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Hazelton asked, as he laid down the book he had been reading.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
Man-killer
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From this reading “You feel pretty certain that we've conquered the Man-killer, do you?”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “You feel pretty certain that we've conquered the Man-killer, do you?”
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
Reade's
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From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Hazelton asked, as he laid down the book he had been reading.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
male cat
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
we've
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From this reading “Harry, we've every reason to feel proud of ourselves” mused Tom aloud, as he undressed in the shack that night.
(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 The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The first test had been made, and, all had passed off well, for, in Tom Reade's easy-going, fearless mind the peculiar doings of George Ashby did not figure at all as a part of the day's work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You feel pretty certain that we've conquered the Man-killer, do you?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Altogether the day had been a hugely satisfactory one to the young chief engineer.
