used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
(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 And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
curacynoun
the position of a curate
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
every person
From this reading For everyone at Fleetwater seemed sorry at my going.
apart from; not including
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
Fleetwater
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From this reading For everyone at Fleetwater seemed sorry at my going.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For everyone at Fleetwater seemed sorry at my going.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
the act of departing
From this reading For everyone at Fleetwater seemed sorry at my going.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And yet of quiet happiness there was something left me still.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
Leave-takings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
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 IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
monotonenounUS /ˈmɑːnətoʊn/
an unchanging intonation
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
not one, and not any
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
and nothing more
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
a course of conduct
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading And yet of quiet happiness there was something left me still.
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For everyone at Fleetwater seemed sorry at my going.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And yet of quiet happiness there was something left me still.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading For everyone at Fleetwater seemed sorry at my going.
not in physical motion
From this reading And yet of quiet happiness there was something left me still.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And yet of quiet happiness there was something left me still.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
propel through the air
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
except if; if not
From this reading Leave-takings are bad enough at any time, unless they form the prelude to a brighter future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet of quiet happiness there was something left me still.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN the days that followed, my life took a dull sad monotone, lightened at intervals by the reflection of past memories, which lay along its path like the sunlit pools left on a shore by the receding tide.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And future before me I had none, except a grim monotony of work in a curacy at the East End, into which I intended to throw all the energy I could command, if only to keep my thoughts from brooding on the past.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet of quiet happiness there was something left me still.
