used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
a state at a particular time
From this reading And that was her present condition.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
the act of departing
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Magda had dropped into a state of hopeless inertia.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Everything seemed dull and stupid, "stale, flat and unprofitable."
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
at any time
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything seemed dull and stupid, "stale, flat and unprofitable."
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Everything seemed dull and stupid, "stale, flat and unprofitable."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Magda had dropped into a state of hopeless inertia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
inertianounUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrʃə/
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
From this reading Magda had dropped into a state of hopeless inertia.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Magda had dropped into a state of hopeless inertia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
Ivor's
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From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
Magda
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From this reading Magda had dropped into a state of hopeless inertia.
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 There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Magda had dropped into a state of hopeless inertia.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And that was her present condition.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything seemed dull and stupid, "stale, flat and unprofitable."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
SOMEBODY'SnounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
staleadjectiveUS /steɪl/
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
From this reading Everything seemed dull and stupid, "stale, flat and unprofitable."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Magda had dropped into a state of hopeless inertia.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Everything seemed dull and stupid, "stale, flat and unprofitable."
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And that was her present condition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
unprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading Everything seemed dull and stupid, "stale, flat and unprofitable."
unspeakablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
precisely as stated
From this reading SOMEBODY'S LOOSE ENDS FOR a fortnight past—ever since Ivor's departure—those "loose ends" had been very apparent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
at the time that
From this reading There was energy enough in her constitution, when it was aroused by a sufficient stimulus; but, like many strong and energetic people, she could be unspeakably lazy.
