used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
how long something has existed
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At this juncture, a much esteemed friend of my father came to pass some months with us.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
day-dreams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading At this juncture, a much esteemed friend of my father came to pass some months with us.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At this juncture, a much esteemed friend of my father came to pass some months with us.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading At this juncture, a much esteemed friend of my father came to pass some months with us.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading At this juncture, a much esteemed friend of my father came to pass some months with us.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
on one occasion
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
over-romantic
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From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
go across or through
From this reading At this juncture, a much esteemed friend of my father came to pass some months with us.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
an educational institution
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At this juncture, a much esteemed friend of my father came to pass some months with us.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this juncture, a much esteemed friend of my father came to pass some months with us.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOME LIFE: MY FATHER I left school at the age of sixteen, and began thereafter to study in good earnest.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At this juncture, a much esteemed friend of my father came to pass some months with us.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
at the time that
From this reading When these were at an end, I began to feel the necessity of more strenuous application, and at once arranged for myself hours of study, relieved by the practice of vocal and instrumental music.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I indulged in day-dreams which appeared to me far higher in tone than the humdrum of my school recitations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Until that time a certain over-romantic and imaginative turn of mind had interfered much with the progress of my studies.
