used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
the act of departing
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "IT IS DONE WITH."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
Ffrench
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From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
in a gradual manner
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
HaworthnounUS /ˈhæwərθ/
English biochemist who was a pioneer in research on carbohydrates; when he synthesized vitamin C he became the first person to synthesize a vitamin artificially (1883-1950)
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "IT IS DONE WITH."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "IT IS DONE WITH."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
MurdochnounUS /ˈmɜːrdɑːk/
United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
easily agitated
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
not any; not one
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
push forcefully
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
titheverbUS /taɪð/
exact a tithe from
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
the act of testing something
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
hard to endure
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He picked up a pamphlet and turned over its leaves uneasily, trying to read here and there, and making no great success of the effort.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading After the departure of Haworth and Murdoch, Mr. Ffrench waited for some time for his daughter's appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was in a disturbed and nervous mood, the evening had been a trial to him, more especially the latter part of it during which Haworth sat on the other side of the table in his usual awkwardly free and easy posture, his hands in his pockets, his feet thrust out before him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "IT IS DONE WITH."
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His silence and the expression he wore had not been of a kind to relieve his companion of any tithe of the burden which had gradually accumulated upon his not too muscular shoulders.
