how long something has existed
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had said nothing, and had endeavoured to think as little as possible, of the Fixed Period.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
the act of departing
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
endeavoured
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From this reading I had said nothing, and had endeavoured to think as little as possible, of the Fixed Period.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL!
Ferdinando
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From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading I had said nothing, and had endeavoured to think as little as possible, of the Fixed Period.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
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 An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
the middle of the day
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had said nothing, and had endeavoured to think as little as possible, of the Fixed Period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
an amount of time
From this reading I had said nothing, and had endeavoured to think as little as possible, of the Fixed Period.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I had said nothing, and had endeavoured to think as little as possible, of the Fixed Period.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I had said nothing, and had endeavoured to think as little as possible, of the Fixed Period.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
term of address for a man
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
not in physical motion
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had said nothing, and had endeavoured to think as little as possible, of the Fixed Period.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
precisely as stated
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I went home to my house in triumph; but I had much to do before noon on the following day, but very little time in which to do it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had spent the morning of that day in preparing for my departure, and in so arranging matters with my clerks that the entrance of Sir Ferdinando on his new duties might be easy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
a late time of life
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
but in spite of that
From this reading An old secretary of mine,--old in years of work, though not as yet in age,--had endeavoured to comfort me by saying that the college up the hill might still be used before long.
