used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading CHRISTIAN MURDOCH.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christian had never spoken to Murdoch openly of his secret labor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Christian had never spoken to Murdoch openly of his secret labor.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had never wavered from his resolve since he had made it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Christian had never spoken to Murdoch openly of his secret labor.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had never wavered from his resolve since he had made it.
MURDOCHnounUS /ˈmɜːrdɑːk/
United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
From this reading CHRISTIAN MURDOCH.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Christian had never spoken to Murdoch openly of his secret labor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
not any; not one
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christian had never spoken to Murdoch openly of his secret labor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Christian had never spoken to Murdoch openly of his secret labor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading He had never wavered from his resolve since he had made it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Christian had never spoken to Murdoch openly of his secret labor.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had never wavered from his resolve since he had made it.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Christian had never spoken to Murdoch openly of his secret labor.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christian had never spoken to Murdoch openly of his secret labor.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He had never wavered from his resolve since he had made it.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He was always aware that she knew and understood; he had seen her knowledge in her face almost from the first, but they had exchanged no words on the subject.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Whatever his tasks had been in the day, or however late his return was at night, he did not rest until he had given a certain number of hours to this work.
