used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Falkner had latterly attained a state of feeling approaching to equanimity.
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Falkner had latterly attained a state of feeling approaching to equanimity.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Falkner had latterly attained a state of feeling approaching to equanimity.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Gloom sat on his brow--he was inattentive even to Elizabeth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
make calm or still
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Gloom sat on his brow--he was inattentive even to Elizabeth.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Falkner had latterly attained a state of feeling approaching to equanimity.
errverbUS /er/
to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
divisible by two
From this reading Gloom sat on his brow--he was inattentive even to Elizabeth.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
FalknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading Falkner had latterly attained a state of feeling approaching to equanimity.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Falkner had latterly attained a state of feeling approaching to equanimity.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Gloom sat on his brow--he was inattentive even to Elizabeth.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Falkner had latterly attained a state of feeling approaching to equanimity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
inattentiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/
showing a lack of attention or care
From this reading Gloom sat on his brow--he was inattentive even to Elizabeth.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading Falkner had latterly attained a state of feeling approaching to equanimity.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gloom sat on his brow--he was inattentive even to Elizabeth.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
readieradjectiveUS /ˈrediər/
comparative of “ready” — completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gloom sat on his brow--he was inattentive even to Elizabeth.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Falkner had latterly attained a state of feeling approaching to equanimity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the human heart, and, if observation does not err, more particularly in the heart of man, the passions exert their influence fitfully.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
having passed out of existence
From this reading He displayed more cheerfulness--a readier interest in the daily course of events--a power to give himself up to any topic discussed in his presence; but this had now vanished.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gloom sat on his brow--he was inattentive even to Elizabeth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With some analogy to the laws which govern the elements, they now sleep in calm, and now arise with the violence of furious winds.
