used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had sunk to be a mere nonentity in the band.
anew
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
(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 he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading He bitterly resented Toro's assumption of the command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He had sunk to be a mere nonentity in the band.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had sunk to be a mere nonentity in the band.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading He bitterly resented Toro's assumption of the command.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He bitterly resented Toro's assumption of the command.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
GOSSIP-GREAT
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From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hunston's infirmity had told in many ways.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had sunk to be a mere nonentity in the band.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
HUNSTON
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From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
Hunston's
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From this reading Hunston's infirmity had told in many ways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hunston's infirmity had told in many ways.
infirmitynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Hunston's infirmity had told in many ways.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
jealousiesnounUS /ˈdʒeləsiz/
plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
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 Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
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 Hunston's infirmity had told in many ways.
MARIETTA
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From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He had sunk to be a mere nonentity in the band.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
information about recent and important events
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
not any; not one
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
nonentitynounUS /nɑːˈnentəti/
the state of not existing
From this reading He had sunk to be a mere nonentity in the band.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He bitterly resented Toro's assumption of the command.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading He bitterly resented Toro's assumption of the command.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading He had sunk to be a mere nonentity in the band.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had sunk to be a mere nonentity in the band.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Hunston's infirmity had told in many ways.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
Toro's
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From this reading He bitterly resented Toro's assumption of the command.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Hunston's infirmity had told in many ways.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
at the time that
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
WORK-THE
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From this reading HUNSTON AGAIN AT WORK-THE DANCING GARDEN--MARIETTA AND HER GOSSIP-GREAT NEWS--THE ARREST--WHAT CHARGE?--MURDER.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now he was but too pleased to be left at peace when in his great suffering; yet no sooner did he recover health and spirits a little than his old interest revived, and with his interest all the old jealousies.
