used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
in the past
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
for the reason that
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
a young person of either sex
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
CLOVERnounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
confrères
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
house-agent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
intolerantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərənt/
unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
neuritisnoun
inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
not any; not one
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
and nothing more
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
PIGSnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
Pineland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
established beyond doubt
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
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 AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
VERDICTnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading AUTHOR OF “PIGS IN CLOVER,” “THE HEART OF A CHILD,” “THE STORY BEHIND THE VERDICT,” ETC.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
precisely as stated
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was necessary for me to move because I had become intolerant of the friends who exclaimed at my ill looks, and the acquaintances who failed to notice any alteration in me.
which person or people
From this reading I made no inspection of the place, but signed the agreement at the instance of the local house-agent, who proved little less inventive than the majority of his _confrères_.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Three months of neuritis, only kept within bounds by drugs, had made me comparatively indifferent to my surroundings.
a late time of life
From this reading A couple of years ago, on the very verge of the illness that subsequently overwhelmed me, I took a small furnished house in Pineland.
