used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
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(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 Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
(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 As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
Claire
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From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
ColiseumnounUS /ˌkɑːləˈsiːəm/
an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading TELLS HOW THE CURTAIN ROSE UPON "FRANCESCA: A TRAGEDY."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
diplomasnounUS /dɪˈploʊməz/
plural of “diploma” — a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
FRANCESCA
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past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
HOW
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a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
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 Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
Luttrell
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From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
Materia
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From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
Medica
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From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
and nothing more
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
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professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
rehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS HOW THE CURTAIN ROSE UPON "FRANCESCA: A TRAGEDY."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
male cat
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
TRAGEDYnounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading TELLS HOW THE CURTAIN ROSE UPON "FRANCESCA: A TRAGEDY."
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TELLS HOW THE CURTAIN ROSE UPON "FRANCESCA: A TRAGEDY."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On Sundays only did I see Claire; for this Mrs. Luttrell had stipulated, and my love, too, most mysteriously professed herself busy during the week.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom was busy with the rehearsals at the Coliseum, and I, being left alone, had little taste for the _Materia Medica_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As for me, it was clear that before marriage could be talked of I must at least have gained my diplomas, so that the more work I did during the week the better.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Again my story may hurry, for on the enchanted weeks that followed it would weary all but lovers to dwell, and lovers for the most part find their own matters sufficient food for pondering.
