used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
Aggett
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From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
Chave's
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From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
how
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From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
loafed
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From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
engage in
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
and nothing more
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
Others
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From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
an amount of time
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
prosperingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
rival'snounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
self-commandnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
express in speech
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From that day forward John Aggett exhibited a spectacle of reckless indifference to circumstances and a manner of life lightened only by occasional returns to sobriety and self-command.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During that period he loafed at the “Green Man” Inn until his money was spent, then returned to dwell with his mother.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meantime Timothy Chave’s romance was prospering ill, despite his rival’s endeavour to make the way easy.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Others ceased to speak of the matter in his presence, and thus it happened that he went in ignorance of events for the space of five weeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As to how it fared with Timothy and Sarah he cared not.
