used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
of short duration or distance
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
make calm or still
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
the act of departing
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
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From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
on one occasion
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
by chance
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
a male human offspring
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
up to a particular time
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
unmindfuladjective
not mindful or attentive
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such, indeed, was the preoccupation of his mind, that he travelled along unmindful of new places and new people, all his thoughts deeply engaged by one single theme.
be dressed in
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had grown more silent, too, and there was in his manner the same trait of haughty reserve which once distinguished him.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Old Layton never questioned his son whither they were going, or for what, till the third day of their journeying together.
which person or people
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Brief as this interval was, what a change had it worked in his appearance!
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Instead of the wild and haggard look his features used to wear, their expression was calm, somewhat stern, perhaps, and such as might have reminded one who had seen him in youth of the Herbert Layton of his college days.
