used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
aboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
(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 After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This sojourn in Capua could not be indefinitely prolonged.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The only difficulty in his path would be Paul’s uncompromising desire to benefit him after his own fashion.
Capua
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From this reading This sojourn in Capua could not be indefinitely prolonged.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
deem to be
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This sojourn in Capua could not be indefinitely prolonged.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The only difficulty in his path would be Paul’s uncompromising desire to benefit him after his own fashion.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The only difficulty in his path would be Paul’s uncompromising desire to benefit him after his own fashion.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The only difficulty in his path would be Paul’s uncompromising desire to benefit him after his own fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
Garrandilla
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From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only difficulty in his path would be Paul’s uncompromising desire to benefit him after his own fashion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading This sojourn in Capua could not be indefinitely prolonged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
long-cherished
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From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
engage in
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
absolutely essential
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
Neuchamp's
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From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
not any; not one
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This sojourn in Capua could not be indefinitely prolonged.
noveltiesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəltiz/
plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
on one occasion
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
and nothing more
From this reading The only difficulty in his path would be Paul’s uncompromising desire to benefit him after his own fashion.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
a course of conduct
From this reading The only difficulty in his path would be Paul’s uncompromising desire to benefit him after his own fashion.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The only difficulty in his path would be Paul’s uncompromising desire to benefit him after his own fashion.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading This sojourn in Capua could not be indefinitely prolonged.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
determined
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading This sojourn in Capua could not be indefinitely prolonged.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Either he must go back to Garrandilla or he must make purchase of a station on his own account.
carry out
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sojourn in Capua could not be indefinitely prolonged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading The only difficulty in his path would be Paul’s uncompromising desire to benefit him after his own fashion.
unendurably
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From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The pleasant days wore on until the less pleasant idea began to take shape in Mr. Neuchamp’s mind that it had become necessary to consider the route once more.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading After due consideration of the Garrandilla scheme it became apparent that another year of the routine life which he recalled would be unendurably dull, whereas a new station, his own property, a cattle run―for he was resolved to have no other―would abound in novelties, and above all, in opportunities for carrying out his long-cherished plans of reform.
