used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
(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 Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Can sight and hearing--even touch deceive?
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can sight and hearing--even touch deceive?
Cashel
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From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Can sight and hearing--even touch deceive?
Drumcoologan
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From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
divisible by two
From this reading Can sight and hearing--even touch deceive?
opinion or judgment
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Can sight and hearing--even touch deceive?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or, is this real?
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, is this real?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Play.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Or, is this real?
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Can sight and hearing--even touch deceive?
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Or, is this real?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Can sight and hearing--even touch deceive?
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Probably, in all his varied life, Cashel had never passed a day less to his satisfaction than that spent at Drumcoologan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind, already tortured by anxieties, was certainly not relieved by the spectacle that presented itself to his eyes.
