used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading But in the case of the Mountfords the affliction was not excessive.
(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 Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
bereavednounUS /bərˈiːvd/
a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the case of the Mountfords the affliction was not excessive.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But in the case of the Mountfords the affliction was not excessive.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
divisible by two
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading But in the case of the Mountfords the affliction was not excessive.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
attach to a support
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
Mountfords
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From this reading But in the case of the Mountfords the affliction was not excessive.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
PACKINGnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading PACKING UP.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
in the near future
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PACKING UP.
upsidenounUS /ˈʌpˈsaɪd/
the highest or uppermost side of anything
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
at the time that
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
which person or people
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mount was soon turned upside down with all the excitement of packing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was a relief from the monotony which hangs about a house from which the world is shut out, and where the family life is still circling round one melancholy event.
a late time of life
From this reading Days look like years in these circumstances; even when the grief is of the deepest those who are left behind must do something to keep the dulled wheels of life in motion, since not even the most truly bereaved can die of grief when they will.
