used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
Astartenoun
an ancient Phoenician goddess of love and fertility; the Phoenician counterpart to Ishtar
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as things began to happen to me I naturally ceased to record them.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading I was too busy experiencing them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As soon as things began to happen to me I naturally ceased to record them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
gotten under control
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I was too busy experiencing them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
an established custom
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
come to pass
From this reading As soon as things began to happen to me I naturally ceased to record them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
JAKOUB
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From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as things began to happen to me I naturally ceased to record them.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
as might be expected
From this reading As soon as things began to happen to me I naturally ceased to record them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
and nothing more
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
placiditynoun
a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
presupposesverbUS /ˌpriːsəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “presuppose” — take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
on the contrary
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
except for; apart from
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as things began to happen to me I naturally ceased to record them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As soon as things began to happen to me I naturally ceased to record them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As soon as things began to happen to me I naturally ceased to record them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The diary habit, I think, presupposes a certain placidity, both of mind and circumstance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I was too busy experiencing them.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A PLAN TO SAVE JAKOUB As I have said, I used to keep a careful diary as long as my life contained nothing eventful to record.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was too busy experiencing them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days that followed each other now on board the _Astarte_ were placid enough, but the habit was broken, and I have only a rather confused memory of the long journey.
