used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
coolynoun
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
dustedverbUS /ˈdʌstɪd/
past form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
Levi'snounUS /ˈliːvaɪz/
a popular brand of jeans
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
engage in
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
MASONnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
retardingverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “retard” — cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was in Levi’s power, but I might still by firmness hold my own for a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
a special situation
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Thinking of this, I turned a case on end, dusted it cooly with the skirt of my coat and setting it near the fire, I sat down on it and warmed myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thing was done, for good or ill; it remained for me to make the best of it.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
which person or people
From this reading The men who had been left with me watched me curiously but did not interfere.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _With what a leaden and retarding weight Does expectation load the wing of Time._ MASON.
