used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
absencesnounUS /ˈæbsənsɪz/
plural of “absence” — the state of being absent
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading He was absent two weeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When September came, Chase went to New York on business.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When September came, Chase went to New York on business.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was absent two weeks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
L'Hommedieu
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From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
immediately past
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When September came, Chase went to New York on business.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When September came, Chase went to New York on business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
except for; apart from
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading When September came, Chase went to New York on business.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was absent two weeks.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Usual, that is, to a certain extent; for, personally, she was listless, and the change in her looks was growing so much more marked that at last every one, save her husband, noticed it.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was absent two weeks.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When September came, Chase went to New York on business.
at the time that
From this reading When September came, Chase went to New York on business.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His wife rode with him several times a week; she drove out with Dolly in the phaeton; she led her usual life.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Horace Chase spent the whole summer at L'Hommedieu, without any journeys or absences.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When September came, Chase went to New York on business.
