used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
the state of being absent
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
(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 His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
blockheadnounUS /ˈblɑːkhed/
a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
FAWKESnounUS /fɔːks/
English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)
From this reading FAWKES.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
forwardingnounUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ/
the act of sending on to another destination
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
set up or found
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
Gainst
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From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
Markham
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From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
not any; not one
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
in the near future
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
express a supposition
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
there's
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From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had, indeed, some reason to suppose that this absence, or circumstances connected with it, had been the means of forwarding him in his profession.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to renew his attention to professional pursuits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His native air soon restored his health in all its firmness and vigor; and he had been but a short time in London, before he found that his temporary absence from England had not materially interfered with his professional success.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "'Gainst love's unerring arts there's no defence-- They wound the blockhead and the man of sense."
