used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The following afternoon Uncle Geoffrey, Allan, and I, started for Milnthorpe.
Allan
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From this reading The following afternoon Uncle Geoffrey, Allan, and I, started for Milnthorpe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following afternoon Uncle Geoffrey, Allan, and I, started for Milnthorpe.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was rather late in the evening when we arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OLD HOUSE AT MILNTHORPE.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was rather late in the evening when we arrived.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following afternoon Uncle Geoffrey, Allan, and I, started for Milnthorpe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following afternoon Uncle Geoffrey, Allan, and I, started for Milnthorpe.
Geoffrey
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From this reading The following afternoon Uncle Geoffrey, Allan, and I, started for Milnthorpe.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE OLD HOUSE AT MILNTHORPE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The following afternoon Uncle Geoffrey, Allan, and I, started for Milnthorpe.
idlers
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From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was rather late in the evening when we arrived.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was rather late in the evening when we arrived.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
MILNTHORPE
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From this reading THE OLD HOUSE AT MILNTHORPE.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD HOUSE AT MILNTHORPE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
and nothing more
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather late in the evening when we arrived.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
without speaking
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
be seated
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The following afternoon Uncle Geoffrey, Allan, and I, started for Milnthorpe.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD HOUSE AT MILNTHORPE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The following afternoon Uncle Geoffrey, Allan, and I, started for Milnthorpe.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As we drove through the market place there was the usual group of idlers loitering on the steps of the Red Lion, who stared at us lazily as we passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was rather late in the evening when we arrived.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
at the time that
From this reading It was rather late in the evening when we arrived.
which person or people
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
YouthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Youthful grief is addicted to restlessness--it is only the old who can sit so silently and weep; it was perfectly natural, then, that I should hail a few days' change with feelings of relief.
