(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 IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, Finn understood now; and as sentry he spent the rest of the forenoon by the cave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading However, Finn understood now; and as sentry he spent the rest of the forenoon by the cave.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
crisesnounUS /ˈkraɪsiz/
plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
Desdemona
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From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
dugs
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From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading However, Finn understood now; and as sentry he spent the rest of the forenoon by the cave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
forebearsnounUS /ˈfɔːrberz/
plural of “forebear” — a person from whom you are descended
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading However, Finn understood now; and as sentry he spent the rest of the forenoon by the cave.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
greedilyadverbUS /ˈɡriːdəli/
in a greedy manner
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
groomedadjectiveUS /ɡruːmd/
neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Finn understood now; and as sentry he spent the rest of the forenoon by the cave.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
engage in
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
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 IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
on one occasion
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading However, Finn understood now; and as sentry he spent the rest of the forenoon by the cave.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading However, Finn understood now; and as sentry he spent the rest of the forenoon by the cave.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading However, Finn understood now; and as sentry he spent the rest of the forenoon by the cave.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading However, Finn understood now; and as sentry he spent the rest of the forenoon by the cave.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading If her mate looked for any companionable attention now, he looked in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And by that time they were greedily pounding at her dugs for another meal.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading IX THE LONE MOTHER Through many, many generations past the forebears of the Lady Desdemona had been wont at all such crises in their lives as she was now experiencing to receive the closest and most unremitting human care and supervision.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Each of the five young ones must be scrupulously washed and groomed once more to make up for the neglect of the past few minutes.
