used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
terminate
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Somehow, I never could muster up courage enough to do this.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Somehow, I never could muster up courage enough to do this.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Somehow, I never could muster up courage enough to do this.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Somehow, I never could muster up courage enough to do this.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
not in action or at work
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
izzardnounUS /ˈɪzərd/
the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading Somehow, I never could muster up courage enough to do this.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
held or filled or in use
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
on one occasion
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, I never could muster up courage enough to do this.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Somehow, I never could muster up courage enough to do this.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Not only that, but I felt that if I should once begin, I should have to go through the hateful story from a to izzard, and I shrank from the task.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Somehow, I never could muster up courage enough to do this.
precisely as stated
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We never were idle, for if not occupied in the duties that succeeded each other, as the night the day, we were engaged in our mutual studies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I had never told my wife of my father, or of Mr. Smith being my half brother.
a late time of life
From this reading The years were passing and very little occurred to break the humdrum of our life.
