used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
matters of personal concern
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
(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 On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The name, Richard Thornimett, as one of the citizens of Ketterford, had ceased to be: all things were changed.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The name, Richard Thornimett, as one of the citizens of Ketterford, had ceased to be: all things were changed.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The name, Richard Thornimett, as one of the citizens of Ketterford, had ceased to be: all things were changed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The name, Richard Thornimett, as one of the citizens of Ketterford, had ceased to be: all things were changed.
CHANGESnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The name, Richard Thornimett, as one of the citizens of Ketterford, had ceased to be: all things were changed.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
dwelling-house
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From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
divisible by two
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
every-day
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From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
Ketterford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
immediately past
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
mouldering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name, Richard Thornimett, as one of the citizens of Ketterford, had ceased to be: all things were changed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The name, Richard Thornimett, as one of the citizens of Ketterford, had ceased to be: all things were changed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
except for; apart from
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The name, Richard Thornimett, as one of the citizens of Ketterford, had ceased to be: all things were changed.
Thornimett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To reflect upon the change death makes, even in the petty every-day affairs of life, must always impart a certain awe to the thoughtful mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
which person or people
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On the Easter Monday, spoken of in the last chapter, Richard Thornimett, his men, his contracts, and his business in progress, were all part of the life, the work, the bustle of the town of Ketterford.
workshopsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːps/
plural of “workshop” — small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading In a few weeks from that time, Richard Thornimett--who had not lived to see the morning light after his attack--was mouldering in the churchyard; and the business, the workshops, the artisans, all save the dwelling-house, which Mrs. Thornimett retained for herself, had passed into other hands.
