used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading That the offer would bring her prompt acquiescence I never for a moment doubted.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading That the offer would bring her prompt acquiescence I never for a moment doubted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading That the offer would bring her prompt acquiescence I never for a moment doubted.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
evictverbUS /ɪˈvɪkt/
expel or eject without recourse to legal process
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
set up or found
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
Gladys
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From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
impedimentanoun
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
immediately past
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
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 In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
march in a procession
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
a particular point in time
From this reading That the offer would bring her prompt acquiescence I never for a moment doubted.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
not any; not one
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading That the offer would bring her prompt acquiescence I never for a moment doubted.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had been too long a central figure in them for me to evict her easily.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
unhamperedadjectiveUS /ənˈhæmpərd/
not slowed or blocked or interfered with
From this reading I knew that I had best begin my march unhampered by impedimenta of any kind, but I found it no easy task to get myself into light marching order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
at the time that
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I had never made a serious proposal for her hand, I had in sentimental moments said things which implied that at the proper time I should offer myself formally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In those last days at college, when in moments of contemplation I sketched with free imagination a long and unbroken career of success, whether I would or not, Gladys Todd was always gliding into my dreams.
