used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
BLITHEadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
BLITHE'S
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From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
the two together, not just one
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
accept an excuse for
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
set afire or burning
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
Methinks
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From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
quiescentadjectiveUS /kwaɪˈesənt/
not active or activated
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
relaxingadjectiveUS /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
SUSAN
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From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
tunefuladjectiveUS /ˈtuːnfəl/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
literature in metrical form
From this reading BLITHE has made so ingenious an addition to the problem, and SIMPLE SUSAN and CO. have solved it in such tuneful verse, that I record both their answers in full.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
at the time that
From this reading Methinks it matters little _when_ we reached that summit, the crown of our toil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I have altered a word or two in BLITHE'S--which I trust she will excuse; it did not seem quite clear as it stood.
but in spite of that
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading * * * * * "Yet stay," said the youth, as a gleam of inspiration lighted up the relaxing muscles of his quiescent features.
