used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
adverting
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From this reading I replied something, I scarce know what, adverting to his stronger mind.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
any strong feeling
From this reading 'Strength!' said he, turning from me with emotion, 'rather say, weakness!'
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
set up or found
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Strength!' said he, turning from me with emotion, 'rather say, weakness!'
in a gradual manner
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
Harley
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From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I replied something, I scarce know what, adverting to his stronger mind.
go away from a place
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I replied something, I scarce know what, adverting to his stronger mind.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
a form of address for a man
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
on the contrary
From this reading 'Strength!' said he, turning from me with emotion, 'rather say, weakness!'
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I replied something, I scarce know what, adverting to his stronger mind.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Strength!' said he, turning from me with emotion, 'rather say, weakness!'
express in words
From this reading 'Strength!' said he, turning from me with emotion, 'rather say, weakness!'
only a very short time before
From this reading I replied something, I scarce know what, adverting to his stronger mind.
have in common
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I replied something, I scarce know what, adverting to his stronger mind.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading 'Strength!' said he, turning from me with emotion, 'rather say, weakness!'
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I replied something, I scarce know what, adverting to his stronger mind.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
a state of acute pain
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
express a supposition
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
carry out
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading 'Strength!' said he, turning from me with emotion, 'rather say, weakness!'
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
unperceivedadjective
not perceived or commented on
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During the ensuing summer, Mr Harley proposed making a visit to his mother, and, calling to take his leave of me, on the evening preceding his journey, accidentally found me alone.--We entered into conversation on various subjects: twilight stole upon us unperceived.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading 'Strength!' said he, turning from me with emotion, 'rather say, weakness!'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I replied something, I scarce know what, adverting to his stronger mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The obscure light inspired me with courage: I ventured to resume a subject, so often discussed; I complained, gently, of his reserve.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 'Could I suppose,' he asked, 'that he had been without _his share_ of suffering?'
