used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
anew
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had set eyes on her but twice, and yet already he was her slave manacled and helpless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
for the reason that
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
Burgo
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From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
the act of burning something
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
put or send forth
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED COMES TO PASS.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
divisible by two
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had set eyes on her but twice, and yet already he was her slave manacled and helpless.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading He had set eyes on her but twice, and yet already he was her slave manacled and helpless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED COMES TO PASS.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
manacled
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From this reading He had set eyes on her but twice, and yet already he was her slave manacled and helpless.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had set eyes on her but twice, and yet already he was her slave manacled and helpless.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
go across or through
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED COMES TO PASS.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
by chance
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
Roylance's
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From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had set eyes on her but twice, and yet already he was her slave manacled and helpless.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading He had set eyes on her but twice, and yet already he was her slave manacled and helpless.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED COMES TO PASS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED COMES TO PASS.
two times
From this reading He had set eyes on her but twice, and yet already he was her slave manacled and helpless.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED COMES TO PASS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
at the time that
From this reading He was burning for the moment to come when he should see her again, but the hours seemed to mock him, and the slow afternoon to drag itself out indefinitely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE UNEXPECTED COMES TO PASS.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was not merely because he looked forward to being able, with her help, to achieve his freedom that he so longed to see her again; it was quite as much, even more perhaps, for her own sake, and because she had cast over him a spell of enchantment which he had neither the will nor the power to struggle against.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Never had Burgo passed so wearisome a day as that which followed Miss Roylance's second interview with him.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had set eyes on her but twice, and yet already he was her slave manacled and helpless.
