used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
carefully weighed
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
effeminency
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From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
engraven
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From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading New friendships were formed.
set up or found
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
Fred
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From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading New friendships were formed.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
of the present time and place
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New friendships were formed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
by chance
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
postponementsnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənts/
plural of “postponement” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
purposed
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From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
determined
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
that is looked for
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The holidays having passed, Fred sought out and found immediate employment in Montreal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things became more and more familiar to him, and at length he experienced a much happier state of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
be dressed in
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sad impressions that were engraven upon his mind at first began and continued gradually to wear off.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
the act of creating written works
From this reading At first he purposed writing immediately to his friends in London, but after a few postponements, resolved not to do so, as he considered it would show an effeminency on his part, and that a few month's silence would perhaps season their affection for him.
