used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
placed in a grave
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
Dan
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From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
set up or found
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
a man of refinement
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
grumblesnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlz/
plural of “grumble” — a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
hairsnounUS /herz/
plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
hour-glass
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From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Judge if it is.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
Joshua'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːəz/
possessive form of “joshua” — (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge if it is.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
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 When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
Marvel'snounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
possessive form of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
multiplyingverbUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “multiply” — combine by multiplication
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
and nothing more
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
the local environment
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white hairs in George Marvel's head are multiplying fast, and he grumbles at them as usual, but has given up the task of pulling them out.
which person or people
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading When Mr. Taylor was buried--when the shame of his death was forgotten and only sorrow for it remained--the children found themselves in one of those social difficulties from which many wiser persons than they are unable to extricate themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Great changes have taken place among Joshua's friends; and Dan, looking up from his work, remarks sometimes that it is almost like a romance.
but in spite of that
From this reading The old gentleman with the hour-glass who never sleeps does not look a day older, and yet four seasons have played their parts and have passed away.
