used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
anew
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CATCHING SUCKERS—BITING MYSELF—THE HOSPITAL NURSE AND MAIL ORDER SCHEME—WORKING SALOON MEN ON BIBLE RACKET.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading CATCHING SUCKERS—BITING MYSELF—THE HOSPITAL NURSE AND MAIL ORDER SCHEME—WORKING SALOON MEN ON BIBLE RACKET.
BITINGadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading CATCHING SUCKERS—BITING MYSELF—THE HOSPITAL NURSE AND MAIL ORDER SCHEME—WORKING SALOON MEN ON BIBLE RACKET.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
CATCHINGnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
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changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
fakirnoun
a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
set down according to a plan
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
MAILnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
the force of workers available
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
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immediately following in time or order
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
not any; not one
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
touching and supported by a surface
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a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
RACKETnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
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regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
SALOONnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
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Identical; not different.
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
the season of growth
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
SUCKERSnounUS /ˈsʌkərz/
plural of “sucker” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
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exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
uncertaintiesnounUS /ənˈsɜːrtəntiz/
plural of “uncertainty” — being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
under normal conditions
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
precisely as stated
From this reading There had been no friction between us; he had been very honorable in his division of the spoils, and I confess I parted from him with many regrets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My partner was of the same opinion, and late in the fall turned his face homeward, working as he went.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We did talk of getting together again the next spring, but the life of a fakir is full of uncertainties, so that his best laid plans will often “gang awry.”
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
actively engaged in paid work
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but in spite of that
From this reading As I have already hinted, the work of the fakir changes with the seasons, and though some winters it was possible to continue street business successfully, especially by travel in the south, yet as a rule I have usually altered my route and plans to correspond with the climate.
