used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
the lower side of anything
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
briernounUS /ˈbraɪər/
tangled mass of prickly plants
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
an occurrence of something
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
Colin
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From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
Colin's
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From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
DemonstratesverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪts/
third-person singular of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
hawthornnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
hollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
intermingledverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “intermingle” — combine into one
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
obtuseadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈtuːs/
of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
Palethorpe
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From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
an amount of time
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
the act of punishing
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
Sowersoft
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From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading On this grassy knoll he sat down to his task; making a higher portion of its slope serve as a natural table to hold his ink and paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading _Demonstrates, in the case of Miss Sowersoft and Mr. Samuel Palethorpe, the folly of people being too curious about the truth, in matters better left in the dark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
at the time that
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Colin is subjected to a strict examination, in which the judge, instead of the culprit, is convicted.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order to do this, both by a good light and away from the probability of intrusion, he selected a little spot of ground, formed by an obtuse angle of the brook, at the bottom of the garden; though divided from it by a thick clump of holly, intermingled with hawthorn and wild brier.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Colin's punishment._ That period of the year having now arrived when the days were materially lengthened, as well as increased in warmth, Colin selected an hour or two one evening after his day's labour was over, for the purpose of writing that letter to his mother and Fanny which he had projected some short time before.
