used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
(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 Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
Allan
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From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
CEDARSnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading THE CEDARS.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/
prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
intersticenoun
a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
one's
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From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
a quantity of money
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CEDARS.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
untriedadjectiveUS /ənˈtraɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
vacuumnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/
the absence of matter
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
vexations
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From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading To sum it up with a word, it was life--not mere existence--a life brimming over with duties and responsibilities and untried work, too busy for vacuum.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I did not forget my father, and I missed Allan with an intensity that surprised myself; but, in spite of hard work and the few daily vexations that hamper every one's lot, I continued to extract a great deal of enjoyment out of my life.
but in spite of that
From this reading I was almost ashamed of myself for being so happy, and yet it was a sober kind of happiness too.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Every corner and interstice of time filled up--heart, and head, and hands always fully employed; and youth and health, those two grand gifts of God, making all such work a delight.
