used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
Branchu
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From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
true confidential information
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
a social unit living together
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
usually; as a rule
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
depressingly dark
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
not accessible to view
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
labours
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From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
layernounUS /ˈleɪər/
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
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 During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
information about recent and important events
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
the local environment
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading During the long evenings, theoretical questions relating to building were discussed, when the family were assembled and the news of the day had been read.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
stubblenounUS /ˈstʌbəl/
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
THEORETICALadjectiveUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəl/
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading To Paul this was a means of gaining instruction, and to the family generally a distraction from the gloomy thoughts that weighed down the spirits of all amid the depressing circumstances of the times.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
at the time that
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The parts that had been begun were hidden by a thick layer of mould and stubble, which in its turn was covered by a mantle of snow.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The days were spent in working out details which were to be given to Branchu and the carpenter when the weather allowed them to resume their labours.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading _THEORETICAL STUDIES—Continued._ The weather becoming more and more severe prevented the works from being resumed.
