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From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
adolescencenounUS /ˌædəˈlesəns/
the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
From this reading The ripening self-consciousness of adolescence developed this into a clearly felt insufficiency.
anew
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
without doubt or question
From this reading The ripening self-consciousness of adolescence developed this into a clearly felt insufficiency.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The ripening self-consciousness of adolescence developed this into a clearly felt insufficiency.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
put on clothes
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
Epipontia
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From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The ripening self-consciousness of adolescence developed this into a clearly felt insufficiency.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
the act of departing
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
greylyadverb
having a grey appearance
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
insufficiencynounUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsiː/
a lack of competence
From this reading The ripening self-consciousness of adolescence developed this into a clearly felt insufficiency.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The ripening self-consciousness of adolescence developed this into a clearly felt insufficiency.
irrevocableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/
incapable of being retracted or revoked
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
Kipps
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From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
mitigateverbUS /ˈmɪtəɡeɪt/
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
not any; not one
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
optimismnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪzəm/
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading The ripening self-consciousness of adolescence developed this into a clearly felt insufficiency.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
SecnounUS /sek/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading The ripening self-consciousness of adolescence developed this into a clearly felt insufficiency.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The ripening self-consciousness of adolescence developed this into a clearly felt insufficiency.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During these periods it was greyly evident that there was something, something vital in life, lacking.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A vague dissatisfaction with life drifted about him and every now and again enveloped him like a sea fog.
WOOD-CARVING
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From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE WOOD-CARVING CLASS Sec.1 Though these services to Venus Epipontia, the seaside Venus, and these studies in the art of dress, did much to distract his thoughts and mitigate his earlier miseries, it would be mere optimism to present Kipps as altogether happy.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading For no earthly reason that Kipps could discover, he was haunted by a suspicion that life was going wrong or had already gone wrong in some irrevocable way.
