used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
Askatoon
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From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
Burlingame
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
for the most part
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
disfavournoun
the state of being out of favor
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
FinanciallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
an established custom
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
indulgencesnounUS /ɪnˈdʌldʒənsəz/
plural of “indulgence” — an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
occurring by chance
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
misconductnounUS /mɪˈskɑːndəkt/
bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
morphianoun
an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
not any; not one
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
and nothing more
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
ORLANDOnounUS /ɔːrˈlændoʊ/
a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It said much for his physique that, in spite of his indulgences, he not only remained a presentable figure but a lucky and successful lawyer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE Burlingame had the best practice of any lawyer in Askatoon, although his character had its shady side.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
tolerancenounUS /ˈtɑːlərəns/
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
vineyardnounUS /ˈvɪnjərd/
a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
vintagesnounUS /ˈvɪntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “vintage” — a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
(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 Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
in or at the place that
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The prairie standards were not low; but tolerance is natural where the community is ready-made; where people from all points of the compass come together with all sorts of things behind them; where standards have at first no organized sanction.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Financially Burlingame was honest enough, his defects being associated with those ancient sources of misconduct, wine and women--and in his case the morphia habit as well.
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Being something of a philosopher, the Young Doctor looked upon Burlingame chiefly as one of those inevitable vintages from a vineyard which, according to the favour or disfavour of Heaven, yields from the same soil both good and bad.
