used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
in actual fact
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
(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 Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In one sense the reader would be right in such an inference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In one sense the reader would be right in such an inference.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
brought into existence
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
crystallizationnoun
the formation of crystals
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
being one more than ten
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It reflected everything he read and heard and saw.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
foolingadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪŋ/
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
fritteredverbUS /ˈfrɪtərd/
past form of “fritter” — spend frivolously and unwisely
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It reflected everything he read and heard and saw.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
how
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From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
inferencenounUS /ˈɪnfərəns/
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading In one sense the reader would be right in such an inference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It reflected everything he read and heard and saw.
immediately past
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
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 Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
for more time
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one sense the reader would be right in such an inference.
one-quarternoun
one of four equal parts
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It reflected everything he read and heard and saw.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading It reflected everything he read and heard and saw.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In one sense the reader would be right in such an inference.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
cut with a saw
From this reading It reflected everything he read and heard and saw.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In one sense the reader would be right in such an inference.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In one sense the reader would be right in such an inference.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His daily column was a crystallization of the busy fancies that were running through his head during all his hours of fooling and nights of light-hearted pleasure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading NATURE OF HIS DAILY WORK In the last chapter I have told in general terms how Field employed himself day by day, from which the reader may form the impression that between eleven A.M. and midnight not over one-quarter of his time was actually employed in work, the balance being frittered away in seeming play.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Field worked harder and longer at his play than at what the world has been pleased to accept as the work of a master workman, but out of that play was born the best of all that he has left.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In one sense the reader would be right in such an inference.
