Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading March 13th, 1732.

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From this reading March 13th, 1732.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

a state at a particular time

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading JOHN GAY TO DEAN SWIFT.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

the feeling of being bored by something tedious

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

not in action or at work

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN GAY TO DEAN SWIFT.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

the literary culture

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

engage in

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

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 It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

march in a procession

From this reading March 13th, 1732.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

the force of workers available

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

not any; not one

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

a brief written record

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

moving very fast

From this reading JOHN GAY TO DEAN SWIFT.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Anyhow, in his letters there crept in a note of irritability, which has not previously been sounded.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

which person or people

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DEATH As time passed Gay became less satisfied with his condition.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading It may have been that his health became worse; or it may be that, like to many men who are idle and make no effort to work, he became annoyed at the _ennui_ which is so often the result of an unoccupied life.