used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
(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 Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading For once he reaped the benefit of his reckless habits of postponement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But four hours saw him through it; and midnight recalled him to his care.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But four hours saw him through it; and midnight recalled him to his care.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
make right or correct
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
divisible by two
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But four hours saw him through it; and midnight recalled him to his care.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading For once he reaped the benefit of his reckless habits of postponement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But four hours saw him through it; and midnight recalled him to his care.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
immediately past
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
hear with intention
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
Lucia's
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From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
MercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
MetropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading But four hours saw him through it; and midnight recalled him to his care.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For once he reaped the benefit of his reckless habits of postponement.
on one occasion
From this reading For once he reaped the benefit of his reckless habits of postponement.
PlanetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
postponementnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading For once he reaped the benefit of his reckless habits of postponement.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
reapedverbUS /riːpt/
past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading For once he reaped the benefit of his reckless habits of postponement.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But four hours saw him through it; and midnight recalled him to his care.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading For once he reaped the benefit of his reckless habits of postponement.
refilledverbUS /riˈfɪld/
past form of “refill” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
cut with a saw
From this reading But four hours saw him through it; and midnight recalled him to his care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
up to a particular time
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
undressing
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From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instead of undressing he refilled his lamp, made up his fire, and drew his chair to the hearth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not appear that evening, not even to listen to Lucia's music, for his misery was heavy upon him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Mercifully, he was able to forget it for a while in attending to the work that waited for him; an article for _The Planet_ to be written; proofs to correct and manuscripts to look through for _Metropolis_; all neglected till the last possible moment, which moment had now come.
