AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLAME REKINDLED “_When will you come, my friend?
accumulatingverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “accumulate” — get or gather together
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FLAME REKINDLED “_When will you come, my friend?
Countess's
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From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
FLAMEnounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A FLAME REKINDLED “_When will you come, my friend?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FLAME REKINDLED “_When will you come, my friend?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
love-affair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A FLAME REKINDLED “_When will you come, my friend?
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
posedadjectiveUS /poʊzd/
arranged for pictorial purposes
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
re-read
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From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
REKINDLEDverbUS /riˈkɪndəld/
past form of “rekindle” — kindle anew, as of a fire
From this reading A FLAME REKINDLED “_When will you come, my friend?
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
ThanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have not seen you for three days, and that seems a long time to me.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Thanks to the opportunities given them by the customs of fashionable society, they had grown used to seeing each other almost every day.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A FLAME REKINDLED “_When will you come, my friend?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A FLAME REKINDLED “_When will you come, my friend?
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Now and then she visited him, and sat for an hour or two in the armchair in which she had posed, while he worked.
writing-desk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My daughter occupies much of my time, but you know that I can no longer do without you._” The painter, who was drawing sketches, ever seeking a new subject re-read the Countess's note, then, opening the drawer of a writing-desk, he deposited it on a heap of other letters, which had been accumulating there since the beginning of their love-affair.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A FLAME REKINDLED “_When will you come, my friend?
