at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
command with authority
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
discoursed
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From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
DIVIDEverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
one or the other of two
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
set up or found
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
in a free manner
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
how
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From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
Imlac
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From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
immediately past
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
not any; not one
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
Rasselas
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From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
not used up
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
which person or people
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts, and remarks that gave him no comfort.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION Rasselas returned home full of reflections, doubtful how to direct his future steps.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “We have hitherto,” said she, “known but little of the world: we have never yet been either great or mean.
but in spite of that
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant: but, as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
