adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE autumn and winter passed uneventfully.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur was reading hard and had little spare time.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE autumn and winter passed uneventfully.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur was reading hard and had little spare time.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Arthur was reading hard and had little spare time.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
impalpableadjective
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Arthur was reading hard and had little spare time.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
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From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE autumn and winter passed uneventfully.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Arthur was reading hard and had little spare time.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading Arthur was reading hard and had little spare time.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE autumn and winter passed uneventfully.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Arthur was reading hard and had little spare time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
uneventfullyadverb
in an uneventful manner
From this reading THE autumn and winter passed uneventfully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur was reading hard and had little spare time.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He contrived to get a glimpse of Montanelli once or oftener in every week, if only for a few minutes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Montanelli, feeling, rather than observing, the slight, impalpable barrier that had come between them, shrank from everything which might seem like an attempt to retain the old close relationship.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE autumn and winter passed uneventfully.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.
