used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
at or in or to any place
From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
Dunbury
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From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
else
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From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
promote over another
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
HolidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
HOLIDAYSnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
be the source of pain
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
inferencenounUS /ˈɪnfərəns/
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
isn't
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From this reading "It isn't that, Uncle Phil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It isn't that, Uncle Phil.
Larry's
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From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
the act of departing
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
for more time
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
engage in
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
not any; not one
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
Phil
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From this reading "It isn't that, Uncle Phil.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
on the contrary
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO HOLIDAYS MAKE CONFESSION The next evening Doctor Holiday listened to a rather elaborate argument on the part of his older nephew in favor of the latter's leaving Dunbury immediately in pursuit of his specialist training that he had planned to go in for eventually.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "It isn't that, Uncle Phil.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Larry's quick ear caught the faint hurt in his uncle's voice and hastened to deny the inference.
at the time that
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am perfectly satisfied--happier here with you that I would be anywhere else in the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "You are no longer contented here with me--with us?" questioned the older man when the younger had ended his exposition.
