used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
assesnounUS /ˈæsəz/
plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
confined by bonds
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
divisible by two
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
at any time
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
fellow-men
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From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
how
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From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
Mijo
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From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
not any; not one
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
Norianoun
a water wheel with buckets attached to the rim; used to raise water for transfer to an irrigation channel
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
others
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From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
a course of conduct
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
Sabbath-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
except for; apart from
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
express in words
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
the season of growth
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
trackedadjectiveUS /trækt/
having tracks
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
unchronicled
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From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
precisely as stated
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading To this very hour I am unable to say how long I remained at the village of La Noria.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
vyingverbUS /ˈvaɪɪŋ/
inflected form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
nonexistent
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
wayworn
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From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
at the time that
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Indeed, the hours of _my_ labor were precisely those when all others slept; and whether I tracked the wayworn asses at their dreary round, or pursued my solitary path at night, my own was the only voice I ever heard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was all that was wanting to complete the illusion which the monotony of my daily life suggested; for me there was no companionship,--no link that bound me to my fellow-men; the "Sunday," too, "shone no Sabbath-day for me."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Time slipped away unchronicled; the seasons varied little, save for about two winter mouths, when heavy snows fell, and severe cold prevailed; but spring followed these with a suddenness that seemed like magic, and then came summer and autumn, as it were, blended into one,--all the varied beauties of the one season vying with the other.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The humble range of my duties never varied; nor, save with Mijo, did I ever exchange even a passing word.
