used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing 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 His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
gotten under control
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
dearly loved
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
DEVIL-TREE
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From this reading THE LAST OF THE GREAT DEVIL-TREE.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF THE GREAT DEVIL-TREE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF THE GREAT DEVIL-TREE.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF THE GREAT DEVIL-TREE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
prolongingverbUS /proʊˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “prolong” — lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
caught or fixed
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
Templemore
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From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF THE GREAT DEVIL-TREE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading Now that everything was settling down peacefully in the land, and there was nothing specially to keep him, he felt he was not justified in prolonging further unduly his friends' suspense.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Templemore did not find the occupation of directing the operations for destroying the great devil-tree a very agreeable or engrossing one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was neither excitement nor interest in it to keep his thoughts engaged, and to prevent their brooding upon his desire to get back to those dear to him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His memories of the amphitheatre filled him with disgust and loathing both of the place and of the vegetable monster it contained, and he never went near them without reluctance; for all that, he stuck conscientiously to the task now that he had undertaken it.
