used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
anew
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
make calm or still
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
Carr
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From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
Ernstein
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From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
death of a person
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
Juliet
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From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
Lieberg
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From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
for more time
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
not any; not one
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
not one, and not any
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
come into possession of
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
by chance
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
pryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
unusual or striking
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
express in words
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At breakfast the following morning, the two travelling companions met again, and by that time a great change had come over the aspect of Morley Ernstein.
precisely as stated
From this reading A change in a very small particular, but one so remarkable that it instantly struck the eyes of Lieberg, surprised and puzzled him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There seemed none of that bitterness, that struggling against the hand of fate which had before characterized his sorrow: he was sad, as we have said, but he was no longer moody, indignant, and discontented.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Morley was grave--perhaps one might say, sad--but there was a calm, a tranquillity in his grief which had not appeared in his demeanour since his parting with Juliet Carr.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although, alas! we have no window through which to look into the breast of man, and see the springs and wheels of thought and action as they work, yet imagination may pry into the motives, and, perhaps, obtain some insight.
