used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
accumulatingverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “accumulate” — get or gather together
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
(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 All morbid tendencies strengthen, if indulged.
AlliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
set up or found
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
death of a person
From this reading The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All morbid tendencies strengthen, if indulged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading All morbid tendencies strengthen, if indulged.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading All morbid tendencies strengthen, if indulged.
used to form the superlative
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
not one, and not any
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
a male human offspring
From this reading The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading All morbid tendencies strengthen, if indulged.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
TEMPESTS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading All morbid tendencies strengthen, if indulged.
tensnounUS /tenz/
plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had always looked upon himself somewhat in the light of an exile, and it had been his purpose to return to his native State; but as time passed, a dread of its harsh climate had begun to reconcile him to the thought of ending his days in Charleston.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Allied to this motive was the pleasure of accumulating money, the excitement of business, and exultation over the fact that he was taking tens of thousands from his enemies.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading The desire, therefore, to remain near the watery grave of his eldest son increased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TEMPESTS On his return home George found his father reading such of the Boston papers as most nearly reflected his own views, and in which he had lost none of his early interest.
