ADRIANnounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
anew
From this reading But the thing had to be done, and as well now as again.
agitateverbUS /ˈædʒəteɪt/
try to stir up public opinion
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the thing had to be done, and as well now as again.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the thing had to be done, and as well now as again.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
book-reviewing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
comicallyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəli/
in a comical manner
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But the thing had to be done, and as well now as again.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
Flo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
let have
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
miscalled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But the thing had to be done, and as well now as again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
SardinianounUS /sɑːrˈdiːniə/
the Italian region on the island of Sardinia; the kingdom of Sardinia was the nucleus for uniting Italy during the 19th century
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
sub-editorial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
a special situation
From this reading But the thing had to be done, and as well now as again.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
WatchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But the thing had to be done, and as well now as again.
at the time that
From this reading There was agony of mind in the writing of the early chapters, and he had not gone far when the rupture with Flo came to disturb his thoughts and to agitate his feelings.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At first progress was slow, as book-reviewing for the _Watchman_ kept him busy most nights at home, while sub-editorial duties filled out all too amply his office hours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At first Henry approached the task with but little taste, for he had the good sense to doubt whether his talent lay in the direction of creative work, as the writing of fiction is so comically miscalled.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "THAT BOOK" ADRIAN GRANT had gone away to Sardinia, but he had left Henry urged to the point of writing "that book."
