used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
the state of being absent
From this reading He continued his attentions to William and his mother, and did much to supply to them the absence of Hettie.
(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 During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He continued his attentions to William and his mother, and did much to supply to them the absence of Hettie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He continued his attentions to William and his mother, and did much to supply to them the absence of Hettie.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He continued his attentions to William and his mother, and did much to supply to them the absence of Hettie.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
Hettie
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From this reading He continued his attentions to William and his mother, and did much to supply to them the absence of Hettie.
Hettie's
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From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
engage in
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He continued his attentions to William and his mother, and did much to supply to them the absence of Hettie.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
in motion
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
an amount of time
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
ReportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
cut with a saw
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He continued his attentions to William and his mother, and did much to supply to them the absence of Hettie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He continued his attentions to William and his mother, and did much to supply to them the absence of Hettie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
William
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From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Reports are easily set in motion, and, as every one is willing to keep them moving, it is not strange that they spread so fast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The efforts which, in the mean time, he was to make for the recovery of the lost document, were much relaxed by the interview with his father, as related in a former chapter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He saw now that his ultimate object might be gained, and suffered his selfish feelings to work their hateful purpose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During all the period of Hettie's confinement around the sick bed of William Andrews, David saw nothing of her; he felt satisfied that she would not disclose what her brother had communicated to her.
