used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
(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 He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Livingstone resided almost entirely at Kerton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Livingstone resided almost entirely at Kerton.
divisible by two
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
at any time
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
field-sports
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From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
Kerton
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From this reading Livingstone resided almost entirely at Kerton.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
LivingstonenounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/
Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading Livingstone resided almost entirely at Kerton.
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 "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
on one occasion
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Livingstone resided almost entirely at Kerton.
ringeth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode as hard, and distinguished himself in all other field-sports as much as ever.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
a short musical composition with words
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "Be the day weary or never so long, At length it ringeth to even song."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But even in these, his favorite pursuits, he had lost the intense faculty of enjoyment which once seemed a part of his powerful organization.
a late time of life
From this reading There is little to chronicle in the events of the next few years.
