used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
matters of personal concern
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
for the reason that
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
eight-and-twenty
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From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading In his ordered existence the pains and penalties of a lover's martyrdom had not vexed him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
Garth
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From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
harassverbUS /hərˈæs/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In his ordered existence the pains and penalties of a lover's martyrdom had not vexed him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading In his ordered existence the pains and penalties of a lover's martyrdom had not vexed him.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his ordered existence the pains and penalties of a lover's martyrdom had not vexed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading In his ordered existence the pains and penalties of a lover's martyrdom had not vexed him.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading In his ordered existence the pains and penalties of a lover's martyrdom had not vexed him.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading In his ordered existence the pains and penalties of a lover's martyrdom had not vexed him.
PENDULUMnounUS /ˈpen.dʒə.ləm/
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
self-argument
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From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
SWINGverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
not known
From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
precisely as stated
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading In his ordered existence the pains and penalties of a lover's martyrdom had not vexed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
well-assured
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From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mental disturbance, the weariness of self-argument, the harass of stormy passions, had been wholly unknown to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "A woman is more considerate in affairs of love than a man, because love is more the study and business of her life."--_Washington Irving._ It was about this time that Garth began to feel very uncomfortable.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
a late time of life
From this reading Hitherto his quiet, well-assured life, with its eight-and-twenty years of healthful work and activity, its moderate aims and small ambitions, had been singularly free from conflict.
