used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
(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 So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
Applin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
at any time
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
goadedadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊdɪd/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
not in action or at work
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
IntermediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiɪt/
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
and nothing more
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
meteorsnounUS /ˈmiːtiərz/
plural of “meteor” — (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
express in words
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
be seated
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
successive (without a break)
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
moving very fast
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
To-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
on a floor above
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So it was all the next day, and the next night: I had an open book in front of me, but I read without comprehending what I read: I was intensely excited: a kind of emotional cloud had descended upon my mind, and I could think of nothing but my approaching interview.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Ideas, words, shot across this mental haze like meteors, but I could not follow them in their swift flight.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Since Christmas I had been working harder than I had ever done in my life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Intermediate examinations would be coming on in June, but it was not any particular anxiety to shine in them that had goaded me to this unprecedented industry; merely I had discovered that on the plea of work I could sit in my bedroom in the evenings, and that the work itself kept me from thinking of other things.
the act of creating written works
From this reading To-night I went straight upstairs as usual, but after writing to Mr. Applin to say I would come on Wednesday, I sat idle.
