used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
(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 unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
Dodson
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From this reading The unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
on one occasion
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
others
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From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
protégé
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From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
sanctitynounUS /ˈsæŋktɪti/
the quality of being holy
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
a lightweight cord
From this reading With a sinking heart the unhappy Dodson made the great pile of manuscript into a parcel with the aid of brown paper and string, in precisely the fashion that in former days he had instructed his _protégé_.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
carry out
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
express in words
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
to-morrow
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From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
in the direction of
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
transcendentadjectiveUS /trænˈsendənt/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I--I will tell them that the author is impatient--that he has not much time--that--that his time is nearly up--and--and that he wants to know that others know what he has done for them before he goes.”
which person or people
From this reading As suddenly he recalled his demeanour towards one who had now acquired a transcendent sanctity, his own eyes grew blind with their tears.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The unhappy Dodson stood as one all broken with pain.
Y-yes
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From this reading “Y-yes,” he said feebly, “I will take them to the office to-morrow--and--and, old boy, I will tell them to set it up at once.
