used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
any thing at all
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was nothing in the least exciting in the work before her—it was merely very hard.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
the two together, not just one
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
disillusions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading There was nothing in the least exciting in the work before her—it was merely very hard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
set up or found
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was nothing in the least exciting in the work before her—it was merely very hard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing in the least exciting in the work before her—it was merely very hard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was nothing in the least exciting in the work before her—it was merely very hard.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
Liz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
and nothing more
From this reading There was nothing in the least exciting in the work before her—it was merely very hard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
Muriel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
not one, and not any
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
and nothing more
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
in the near future
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing in the least exciting in the work before her—it was merely very hard.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was nothing in the least exciting in the work before her—it was merely very hard.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE short June days soon came to an end, and Muriel found them none too short, for warmth can only be enjoyed by the luxurious, and her life at present was anything but that.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “So long as we know not what it opens, nothing can be more beautiful than a key.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If one plunged into the work and life of the people it needed strength both of will and body to carry one through its disillusions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Occasionally it was true the great opportunity would arise, as it had done in the case of poor Liz.
