used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
Alan
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From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
Catriona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
deil
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From this reading But he has need of a long spoon who sups with the deil, or James More either.
DUNKIRKnounUS /ˈdʌnkərk/
a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
one or the other of two
From this reading But he has need of a long spoon who sups with the deil, or James More either.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he has need of a long spoon who sups with the deil, or James More either.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
Holderness
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From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
the literary culture
From this reading I had altogether three letters in the time of our separation.
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 But he has need of a long spoon who sups with the deil, or James More either.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
come together
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But he has need of a long spoon who sups with the deil, or James More either.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had altogether three letters in the time of our separation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
only a very short time before
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading I had altogether three letters in the time of our separation.
for a short time
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading But he has need of a long spoon who sups with the deil, or James More either.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
sups
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he has need of a long spoon who sups with the deil, or James More either.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was to England and to see Lord Holderness; and it has always been a bitter thought that my good money helped to pay the charges of the same.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I had altogether three letters in the time of our separation.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
up to a particular time
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One was to announce their arrival in the town of Dunkirk in France, from which place James shortly after started alone upon a private mission.
which person or people
From this reading But he has need of a long spoon who sups with the deil, or James More either.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading WE MEET IN DUNKIRK Altogether, then, I was scarce so miserable the next days but what I had many hopeful and happy snatches; threw myself with a good deal of constancy upon my studies; and made out to endure the time till Alan should arrive, or I might hear word of Catriona by the means of James More.
