used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The winter might be a long one.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Paul took an increasing interest in this employment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The winter might be a long one.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
clerk-of-works
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From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
true confidential information
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Paul took an increasing interest in this employment.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
Eugène
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From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul took an increasing interest in this employment.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Paul took an increasing interest in this employment.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Paul took an increasing interest in this employment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
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 The winter might be a long one.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
and nothing more
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The winter might be a long one.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The winter might be a long one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
carry out
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
THEORETICALadjectiveUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəl/
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eugène and Paul prepared themselves, therefore, to employ this compulsory leisure to advantage.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Paul took an increasing interest in this employment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was decided between them that they should not merely draw out the details necessary for finishing the works, but that Eugène should take advantage of these winter days to enlighten Paul on many points respecting which, as clerk-of-works, he was deficient.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter might be a long one.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES._ The cold and the state of the times prevented the works from being continued.
