used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
anew
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She changed a good deal, and both men noticed it.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading She changed a good deal, and both men noticed it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She changed a good deal, and both men noticed it.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
greatly pleased
From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Day followed day in a dreadful monotony, and the girl visibly lost health and spirits.
at any time
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Day followed day in a dreadful monotony, and the girl visibly lost health and spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
a young female
From this reading Day followed day in a dreadful monotony, and the girl visibly lost health and spirits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She changed a good deal, and both men noticed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
come to pass
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Day followed day in a dreadful monotony, and the girl visibly lost health and spirits.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Day followed day in a dreadful monotony, and the girl visibly lost health and spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
and nothing more
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
Katrine
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From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Day followed day in a dreadful monotony, and the girl visibly lost health and spirits.
MAMMON'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
the force of workers available
From this reading She changed a good deal, and both men noticed it.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Day followed day in a dreadful monotony, and the girl visibly lost health and spirits.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She changed a good deal, and both men noticed it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
and nothing more
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Day followed day in a dreadful monotony, and the girl visibly lost health and spirits.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
a special situation
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MAMMON'S PAY This little excitement quite delighted and pleased Katrine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading Day followed day in a dreadful monotony, and the girl visibly lost health and spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
at the time that
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading After a day or two the pleasant sense of life having something worth living for passed away again, and the time seemed heavier and slower than ever.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had spoken just the truth when she said she wished something like it would happen every day; and the only thing that spoilt the fun of it was Stephen's dejection and the persistently depressed way he looked and felt over it.
