used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
ALAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
Alan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there was more than creature comfort in Alan's service.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was more than creature comfort in Alan's service.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
gnawedverbUS /nɔːd/
past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
heartachenounUS /ˈhɑːrteɪk/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
immediately past
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
LOSESverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
MASSEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
Masseys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
militateverbUS /ˈmɪlɪteɪt/
have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But there was more than creature comfort in Alan's service.
not any; not one
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
pactnounUS /pækt/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
with speed
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
reactedverbUS /riˈæktɪd/
past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
retardingverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “retard” — cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
except for; apart from
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But there was more than creature comfort in Alan's service.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But there was more than creature comfort in Alan's service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ALAN MASSEY LOSES HIMSELF While Ruth and Larry steered their storm tossed craft of love into smooth haven at last; while Ted came into his own in the Canadian training camp and Tony played Broadway to her heart's content, the two Masseys down in Mexico drifted into a strange pact of friendship.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had there been no other ministrations offered save those of creature comfort alone Dick would have had cause to be immensely grateful to Alan Massey.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To good food, good nursing and material comfort the young man reacted quickly for he was a healthy young animal and had no bad habits to militate against recovery.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Without the latter's presence loneliness, homesickness and heartache would have gnawed at the younger man retarding his physical gains.
