used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL TAKES A COLD BATH.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
BATHnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading PAUL TAKES A COLD BATH.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading PAUL TAKES A COLD BATH.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
counter-balancing
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From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
inconstantadjective
likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
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 were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
minutiaenounUS /mɪˈnuːʃiə/
plural of “minutia” — a small or minor detail
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
others
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From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL TAKES A COLD BATH.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
receiptsnounUS /rɪˈsiːts/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading PAUL TAKES A COLD BATH.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
at the time that
From this reading There were some days when it was so rough off the rocks that he could not fish; and there were others when he had to travel many miles before he could sell his fish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During John's vacation, his receipts amounted to about two dollars a day, which went a great way in counter-balancing the ill luck of the next week.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was successful in his undertaking, though, like all in this inconstant world, he was subjected to trials and disappointments.
but in spite of that
From this reading The limits of our little volume do not permit us to follow Paul Duncan into the minutiae of his prosperous business, and we are reminded that great events in his experience are yet to be introduced.
