used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
(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 All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Passion is both raised and softened by confession.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Passion is both raised and softened by confession.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Passion is both raised and softened by confession.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Passion is both raised and softened by confession.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
at any time
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
Floyd
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From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
GOETHEnounUS /ɡoʊθ/
German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
Grandon
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From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Passion is both raised and softened by confession.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
immediately past
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Passion is both raised and softened by confession.
by chance
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Passion is both raised and softened by confession.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
express in words
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
only a very short time before
From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Passion is both raised and softened by confession.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this time Floyd Grandon has scarcely had an hour's leisure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In nothing perhaps were the middle way more desirable than in knowing what to say and what not to say to those we love.--GOETHE.
at the time that
From this reading When the last paper is signed, he draws a long breath of satisfaction.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He has done his whole duty and succeeded better than any sanguine hopes he has ever dared to entertain.
