used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
have
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
bratnounUS /bræt/
a very troublesome child
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
lacking funds
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
can't
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From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
Cuthbert's
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From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
a movement into or inward
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
every-day
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From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
set up or found
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
maddenedadjective
marked by extreme anger
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
Mitchell'snounUS /ˈmɪtʃəlz/
possessive form of “mitchell” — English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
mouldyadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊldi/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
Ned
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From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
St
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From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
not in physical motion
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading If the mouldy old graveyard of St. Cuthbert’s had been a paradise of sweet sights and sounds and scents, he could not have been more maddened by the impossibility of entering it.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
that's
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From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
a special situation
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “They can’t keep the brat there always, that’s one thing,” he said to himself, as he limped along.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stolid calmness of Ned Mitchell’s every-day demeanor, which was but a mask for strong passions and still stronger resolutions, broke down entirely under his disappointment.
belonging to which person
From this reading Even the innocent child herself, whose presence among the ruined graves had prevented him from letting his hounds loose, shared his anger.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He found the return journey over the fields more tedious than he--a strong, healthy man, used to bear great fatigues without any ill effect--could have thought possible.
