used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
any thing at all
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
BroodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
DawesnounUS /dɔːz/
American patriot who rode with Paul Revere to warn that the British were advancing on Lexington and Concord (1745-1799)
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
engage in
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
easily agitated
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
in the near future
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of late he had required her to spend the evenings with him in a strenuous effort to complete the final chapters of the journal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading They were in the study, and it was ten o'clock of a wet night in April.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had declared his intention to go abroad with his wife as soon as the manuscript was completed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The illness of Mr Dawes had interrupted the work, and he was now in a fever of impatience to make up for the lost time.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Is there anything wrong with my hair, Mr Brood?” asked Lydia, with a nervous little laugh.
