used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
in the past
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
divisible by two
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
set up or found
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN VENICE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
go away from a place
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
Margaret
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From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
absolutely essential
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
on one occasion
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
in the near future
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Venice was too much haunted by painful reminiscences for him to care to linger in it, even if he had the leisure to do so.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
VENICEnounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading IN VENICE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
in or at the place that
From this reading Philip's recovery from the combined effects of low fever and homesickness progressed so favorably that Sidney soon felt at liberty to leave him in his mother's care, and return to London, where his presence was becoming necessary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been there once with Margaret, and had found it so hateful that he had hurried her away after a day or two, unable to endure its associations.
a late time of life
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was no dread of this early marriage coming to light; it was now nearly thirty years ago, and the past had given no sign yet of rising in judgment against him.
