aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
can't
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From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
DetachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
estrangedadjectiveUS /eˈstreɪndʒd/
caused to be unloved
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
excitements
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading And it was his own fault.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
set up or found
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
impartialitynounUS /ˌɪmpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/
an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
Mabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And it was his own fault.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
the local environment
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
PrecinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
puzzlesnounUS /ˈpʌzəlz/
plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
the season of growth
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Detached and reflective in the fond detachment of the daily bicycle ride, awake at night mentally pacing about the assembled parts of his puzzles, he told himself with complete impartiality that the cause of these effects was entirely of his own making.
Twyning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was his own fault.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I can't stick shouting and smashing"--"I can't help seeing the bits of right in the other point of view": those were the causes.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I It much affected his relations with those nearest to him,--with Mabel, with Mr. Fortune, and with Twyning.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In those months, and in the months following, the year changing and advancing in equal excitements and strong opinions through winter into spring, he found himself increasingly out of favour at The Precincts and increasingly estranged in his home.
