something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
Burwain
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From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
without doubt or question
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
deem to be
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
wanted intensely
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
at any time
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
Gertrude
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From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
Gilfin's
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From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
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 On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
engage in
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
MonknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
not any; not one
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
and nothing more
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
speedieradjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiər/
comparative of “speedy” — characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
thought-work
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From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alone in the darkness of the silent hours, there is no external influence to prevent concentration, therefore conclusions of the best can be reached speedier than in the daytime.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On the night of my arrival at Burwain, I took advantage of the opportunity to think hard and long.
under normal conditions
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
at the time that
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I usually invent my plots, arrange my business and consider my circumstances when in bed, which is by far the best place for such thought-work.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading After Mrs. Gilfin's report, I desired more than ever to make Gertrude Monk my wife, but there were obstacles in the way, which only deliberate and continuous action could remove.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was necessary that matters should be adjusted clearly in my own mind before I could hope to deal with the situation.
