used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
arithmeticaladjective
relating to or involving arithmetic
From this reading Sometimes he attempted to solve arithmetical questions which had perplexed him while at school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Sometimes he attempted to solve arithmetical questions which had perplexed him while at school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
BiographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
at a previous time
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
set up or found
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
and nothing more
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
meditated
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From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
absolutely essential
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
an amount of time
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Sometimes he attempted to solve arithmetical questions which had perplexed him while at school.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Sometimes he attempted to solve arithmetical questions which had perplexed him while at school.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
recurring again and again
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
an educational institution
From this reading Sometimes he attempted to solve arithmetical questions which had perplexed him while at school.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Sometimes he attempted to solve arithmetical questions which had perplexed him while at school.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
carry out
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sometimes he meditated upon beautiful objects which he had formerly seen, until the intensity of his recollection seemed to restore him the gift of sight and place everything anew before his eyes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In the interval, Edward practised various methods of employing and amusing his mind.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Sometimes he repeated verses of poetry which he did not know to be in his memory until he found them there just at the time of need.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About this period Mr. Temple found it necessary to take a journey, which interrupted the series of Biographical Stories for several evenings.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sometimes he attempted to solve arithmetical questions which had perplexed him while at school.
