used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
the state of being absent
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
(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 The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
antidotenounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
the act of departing
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
Earle
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From this reading Twice every week she wrote to Earle, and twice every week she heard from him.
Earle's
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From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
Editha
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From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Twice every week she wrote to Earle, and twice every week she heard from him.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Twice every week she wrote to Earle, and twice every week she heard from him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Twice every week she wrote to Earle, and twice every week she heard from him.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Twice every week she wrote to Earle, and twice every week she heard from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
illsnounUS /ɪlz/
plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
the literary culture
From this reading And such letters as they were, too!
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
the force of workers available
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
and nothing more
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
determined
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Full of such deep, strong, abiding devotion as only such men as he are capable of feeling and expressing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And such letters as they were, too!
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And such letters as they were, too!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And such letters as they were, too!
two times
From this reading Twice every week she wrote to Earle, and twice every week she heard from him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
precisely as stated
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And such letters as they were, too!
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Consequently, she set herself a daily task in music and in perfecting herself in the languages of German and French, and after that time flew as if on magic wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The time, for the first week or two after Earle’s departure, dragged heavily to Editha, and then, with her usual good sense, she resolved to fill up the months of his absence with work—the very best antidote in the world for all life’s weariness and ills.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Twice every week she wrote to Earle, and twice every week she heard from him.
