used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Watson wormed the truth out of him after an hour's private talk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
can't
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From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
dubverbUS /dʌb/
give a nickname to
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
EpsteinnounUS /ˈepstiːn/
British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959)
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
at any time
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Watson wormed the truth out of him after an hour's private talk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Watson wormed the truth out of him after an hour's private talk.
how
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From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
and nothing more
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
conformity or harmony
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
a boy or man
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Watson wormed the truth out of him after an hour's private talk.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Watson wormed the truth out of him after an hour's private talk.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
carry out
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Watson wormed the truth out of him after an hour's private talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
Tommy
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From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Watson wormed the truth out of him after an hour's private talk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
wanternoun
a person who wants or needs something
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
Whimple
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From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
whoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading Tommy suppressed a strong desire to whoop; the spirit of the lad was so manifest; his earnestness so marked.
William
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From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'm just crazy about keeping up my lessons with Mister Epstein," said William, finally; "I feel that I can't afford to miss one; I wanter be something, Tommy, and I'm finding out every day how much of a dub I am."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It required the combined efforts of Whimple, Epstein, and Watson to persuade William to take a two weeks' holiday before returning to work.
wormed
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From this reading Watson wormed the truth out of him after an hour's private talk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
wouldn't
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From this reading He didn't want to go to the country: knew he would die after two days there: was positive he was as strong and as able to work as he ever had been: and, in short, he wouldn't go.
