used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
(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 All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
without stop or interruption
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
for more time
From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
engage in
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
monetaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnəteri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
owl-like
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From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
by chance
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
determined
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
the season of growth
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading They seemed, indeed, to grow more concrete and insistent with every thousand pounds he put between himself and their reality.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
up to a particular time
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They became more owl-like, more numerous, with each fresh investment; they stayed longer at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
visitationsnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “visitation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
at the time that
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading After his wife’s death, which came about when he was seventy, he continued to reside alone in the house that he had lived in since his marriage, though it was now too large for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every autumn he resolved to make a change next spring; but when spring came, he could not bring himself to tear his old roots up, and put it off till the spring following, with the hope, perhaps, that he might then feel more inclined.
a late time of life
From this reading All through the years that he was living there alone, he suffered more and more from those nightly visitations, of monetary doubts.
