used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
BROTHnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
CLAMnounUS /klæm/
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
commemoratesverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪts/
third-person singular of “commemorate” — celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
Dusen's
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From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
EFFICIENCYnounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
equalizedverbUS /ˈiːkwəlaɪzd/
past form of “equalize” — compensate; make the score equal
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
set up or found
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
immediately past
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
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 The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
the force of workers available
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
Roy
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From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
make square
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Suddenly Van Dusen's attention was attracted to a huge gilt sign over the door of a saloon.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY OF CLAM BROTH The mere act of rapid walking had a beneficial effect upon Roy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His circulation was equalized by the exercise and something of his natural buoyancy of spirit was restored to him.
(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 detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
in or at the place that
From this reading They swung at last into the square where a huge monument commemorates the Lost Cause and heroic dead.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The detective, too, found pleasure in the tramp, and the young men walked along many miles of the Norfolk streets, aimless, but well entertained.
