used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
(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 "Civilization has lost all charm for me."
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
a boy or man
From this reading "Not unless you duff in and help, old chap.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading "Civilization has lost all charm for me."
CivilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading "Civilization has lost all charm for me."
the specified day of the month
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
the act of departing
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
duffnounUS /dʌf/
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
From this reading "Not unless you duff in and help, old chap.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
start firing a weapon
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
for a limitless time
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Civilization has lost all charm for me."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Not unless you duff in and help, old chap.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Not unless you duff in and help, old chap.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
LabradornounUS /ˈlæbrədɔːr/
the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Civilization has lost all charm for me."
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
mawnounUS /mɔː/
informal terms for the mouth
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Civilization has lost all charm for me."
the force of workers available
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
not any; not one
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Not unless you duff in and help, old chap.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
SnowstormnounUS /ˈsnoʊstɔːrm/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
that's
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From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'd like to stay here forever," declared Blair, as he filled his pipe and stretched luxuriously before the fire.
except if; if not
From this reading "Not unless you duff in and help, old chap.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Go away with you!" scoffed Peter Boots, "that's a fine, ambitious spirit to show, and you a rising young author,--or about to become one."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Snowstorm Given three good-natured young men, a satisfactory guide, a stretch of Labrador wild, and no cares of any sort, it is not surprising that the happy days and weeks followed one another into the maw of Time, until the date of departure for home drew near.
