used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was a stirring night at Almy.
abstemiousadjective
sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
anew
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
(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 An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
Almy
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From this reading That was a stirring night at Almy.
in addition
From this reading The doctor, also contrary to habit, was drinking a little and thinking a lot, but saying nothing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That was a stirring night at Almy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
Bonner
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From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The doctor, also contrary to habit, was drinking a little and thinking a lot, but saying nothing.
casuals
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From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor, also contrary to habit, was drinking a little and thinking a lot, but saying nothing.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
divisible by two
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
death of a person
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
an established custom
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
in like or similar manner
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The doctor, also contrary to habit, was drinking a little and thinking a lot, but saying nothing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
MonongahelanounUS /məˌnɔːŋɡəˈheɪlə/
a river that rises in northern West Virginia and flows north into Pennsylvania where it joins the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That was a stirring night at Almy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
on one occasion
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading That was a stirring night at Almy.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was a stirring night at Almy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The doctor, also contrary to habit, was drinking a little and thinking a lot, but saying nothing.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
toddynoun
a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "They are on an even keel again," said Bonner, referring to the two casuals, "and I am not sorry to see it."
precisely as stated
From this reading The general, contrary to habit, was very grave and quiet, saying little, drinking nothing, even the customary toddy being declined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was a stirring night at Almy.
at the time that
From this reading An abstemious man, as a rule, and a temperate man at all times, he seemed inclined to sample his Monongahela more than once before midnight, when, having gotten his patients to sleep, he tried to do likewise.
