used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
how long something has existed
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
bewilderinglyadverb
in a bewildering and confusing manner
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
distraughtadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading The shattered world was still distraught, uneasy.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Doubt, insecurity, uncertainty everywhere dominated human minds.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Doubt, insecurity, uncertainty everywhere dominated human minds.
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From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Doubt, insecurity, uncertainty everywhere dominated human minds.
exasperatinglyadverb
in an exasperating manner
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
Fillery
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From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Doubt, insecurity, uncertainty everywhere dominated human minds.
idealismnounUS /aɪˈdiːlɪzəm/
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
insecuritynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/
the state of being subject to danger or injury
From this reading Doubt, insecurity, uncertainty everywhere dominated human minds.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
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 The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Doubt, insecurity, uncertainty everywhere dominated human minds.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
absolutely essential
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
NervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
optimisticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
others
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From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
pre-war
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From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
prophesyverb
predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
provocativelyadverbUS /proʊˈvɑːkətɪvli/
in a provocative manner
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading The shattered world was still distraught, uneasy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
not in physical motion
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Doubt, insecurity, uncertainty everywhere dominated human minds.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The shattered world was still distraught, uneasy.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
at the time that
From this reading The war was over, though the benefits of the long anticipated peace still kept provocatively, exasperatingly, out of reach, when, about the middle of September, Dr. Fillery received a letter that interested him deeply.
which person or people
From this reading Those who hoped for a renewal of the easy, careless mood of pre-war days were dismayed to find this was impossible; others who had allowed an optimistic idealism to prophesy a New Age, looked about them bewilderingly and in vain for signs of its fair birth.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The shattered world was still distraught, uneasy.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nervously eager to resume its former activities, it was yet waiting for the word that should give it the necessary confidence to begin.
