used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading As he became more and more absorbed in these pursuits his reserve and taciturnity increased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading His powers of application and endurance were extraordinary, and his progress was in the same ratio.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As he became more and more absorbed in these pursuits his reserve and taciturnity increased.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
crustyadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌsti/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
ElectranounUS /ɪˈlektrə/
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnon's death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading His powers of application and endurance were extraordinary, and his progress was in the same ratio.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading His powers of application and endurance were extraordinary, and his progress was in the same ratio.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As he became more and more absorbed in these pursuits his reserve and taciturnity increased.
IRENE
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From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
labours
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From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As he became more and more absorbed in these pursuits his reserve and taciturnity increased.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading His powers of application and endurance were extraordinary, and his progress was in the same ratio.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading His powers of application and endurance were extraordinary, and his progress was in the same ratio.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading As he became more and more absorbed in these pursuits his reserve and taciturnity increased.
rationounUS /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
From this reading His powers of application and endurance were extraordinary, and his progress was in the same ratio.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading As he became more and more absorbed in these pursuits his reserve and taciturnity increased.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His powers of application and endurance were extraordinary, and his progress was in the same ratio.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
taciturnitynoun
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading As he became more and more absorbed in these pursuits his reserve and taciturnity increased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As he became more and more absorbed in these pursuits his reserve and taciturnity increased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
look attentively
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
at the time that
From this reading Russell had become a great favourite with his crusty employer, and, when the labours of the office were ended, brought home such books as he needed, and spent his evenings in study.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading IRENE IS SENT AWAY Weeks and months slipped away, and total darkness came down on the widow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She groped with some difficulty from room to room, and Electra was compelled to remain at home and watch over her.
