Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

-ing form of “amass” — collect or gather

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

offering little or no hope

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

brought into existence

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

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From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

destroy completely

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

divisible by two

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

every person

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

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From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

an act that fails

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

coins made of gold

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

the quality of being humane

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

the quality of being individual

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

obtain from someone after their death

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

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From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

with speed

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

the process of generating offspring

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

plural of “similarity” — the quality of being similar

From this reading Young Frank began to show distinct similarities of feature to Jenny, similarities that not even the most critical observer could demolish.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

precisely as stated

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He showed, too, some of her individuality, had a temper and will of his own, and seemed like his mother born to inherit life's intenser emotions.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Summer went by very quickly in the deserted orchard, and in fine September weather young Frank's first birthday was celebrated with much goodwill by everybody.

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From this reading Zachary, with the successful carrying of a rich harvest, ceased to brood so much on the failure of humanity.

in a zealous manner

From this reading He became his own diligent self, amassing grain and gold and zealously expurgating for reproduction in bleak chapels that winter a volume of sermons by an Anglican bishop.