used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The whole scheme of living seems changed, although there may be no change in any habit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The whole scheme of living seems changed, although there may be no change in any habit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The whole scheme of living seems changed, although there may be no change in any habit.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
CROSS-EXAMINATIONnoun
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
any strong feeling
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
an established custom
From this reading The whole scheme of living seems changed, although there may be no change in any habit.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The whole scheme of living seems changed, although there may be no change in any habit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
engage in
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
not any; not one
From this reading The whole scheme of living seems changed, although there may be no change in any habit.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
penetratesverbUS /ˈpenətreɪts/
third-person singular of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
samenessnounUS /ˈseɪmnəs/
the quality of being alike
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The whole scheme of living seems changed, although there may be no change in any habit.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The whole scheme of living seems changed, although there may be no change in any habit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
survivesverbUS /sərˈvaɪvz/
third-person singular of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
a special situation
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading There may be nothing tragical, nothing final about it, but it penetrates through every hour and every occupation.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
at the time that
From this reading The change that is made in a quiet house in the country when the chief source of life and emotion is closed for one or other of the inhabitants is such a thing as ‘was never said in rhyme.’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole scheme of living seems changed, although there may be no change in any habit.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It is, indeed, the very sameness and unity of the life, the way in which every little custom survives, in which the feet follow the accustomed round, the eyes survey the same things, the very same words come to the lips that make the difference so palpable.
