agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAIR AND THE BRAVE.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading THE FAIR AND THE BRAVE.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companions were not in sympathy with him.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The Elder showed far the most enthusiasm concerning it.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The Elder showed far the most enthusiasm concerning it.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The Elder showed far the most enthusiasm concerning it.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE FAIR AND THE BRAVE.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Elder showed far the most enthusiasm concerning it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His companions were not in sympathy with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His companions were not in sympathy with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His companions were not in sympathy with him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Elder showed far the most enthusiasm concerning it.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Elder showed far the most enthusiasm concerning it.
as might be expected
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His companions were not in sympathy with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
Semple
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From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Elder showed far the most enthusiasm concerning it.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
required or under orders
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAIR AND THE BRAVE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
up to a particular time
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At breakfast next morning the conversation turned naturally upon the arrival of Maria Semple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His companions were not in sympathy with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
in the company of; together with
From this reading His companions were not in sympathy with him.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered, and calculated, and supposed, till he felt he had become tiresome and exhausted sympathy, and then he subsided into that painful attitude of disappointment and resignation, which is, alas, too often the experience of the aged?
