used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
(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 Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
bread-tax
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From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
the act of breaking something
From this reading THE BREAKING UP.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
set up or found
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
Kay
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From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
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 Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
joined in matrimony
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
not any; not one
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
on one occasion
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
perpetuationnounUS /pərˌpetʃəˈweɪʃən/
the act of prolonging something
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
not in physical motion
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREAKING UP.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE BREAKING UP.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kay was indeed one of the many to whom a temporary relief from the bread-tax came too late.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His wife might struggle through her difficulties, and be once more a mother to his children, and in aspect and mind something like the woman he married.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Now, however, all hope of this was over, and Kay had had no heart to attend the meeting in the wood, or to mix with his former companions more than could not be avoided.
a late time of life
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
but in spite of that
From this reading Five years before, no man could be found more eager in the statement of his case of hardship: five months before, he had still some hope that a perpetuation of the then ample supply of food might yet avail to restore his domestic peace.
