used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
dinner-party
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From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
faintnessnounUS /ˈfeɪntnəs/
a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
highest in quality
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
immediately past
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
overtasked
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From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
relieve from
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
having a supporting base
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
a special situation
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
up to a particular time
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
tiringadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He complained of feeling liable to faintness after standing about in hot rooms.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After this, for several days he spoke of an invincible languor which held him throughout the day, which he could not get rid of; and he was altogether so unlike his usual self, and so prostrate, that at last, with the greatest difficulty, I prevailed on him to see a doctor—a thing he particularly disliked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a hot summer, and Arthur a little overtasked his strength.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It did not cause him, however, any serious alarm, till one evening he fainted after a dinner-party at which I was present, and we had some difficulty in bringing him round.
in the company of; together with
From this reading London, and a London season, is far more tiring than far greater physical exertions in pure air and with rational hours.
