used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
(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 Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
Alva's
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From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
assimilatedverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪtɪd/
past form of “assimilate” — take up mentally
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
BROADERadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
one or the other of two
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
eradicatedverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “eradicate” — kill in large numbers
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
at any time
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lassie learned this with great rapidity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
only a very short time before
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
how
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From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
and nothing more
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
LassienounUS /ˈlæsi/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading Lassie learned this with great rapidity.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Lassie learned this with great rapidity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
with speed
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Lassie learned this with great rapidity.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
in the near future
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROADER MEANING It is surprising how quickly any situation can be assimilated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lassie learned this with great rapidity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before three days had passed by, she discovered that the deep and earnest joy in Alva's mind had eradicated all the horror in her own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
toothachenoun
an ache localized in or around a tooth
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Be it ever so pleasant or ever so painful, we get accustomed to its demands surprisingly soon, and whether it is the fact that one has just gotten a fortune, or just gotten the toothache, in either case it seems as if one had had it always, before one has hardly had it at all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lassie learned this with great rapidity.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Alva's love ceased to seem shocking--it seemed, instead, more like some beautiful, mysterious wonder.
