used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
arithmeticaladjective
relating to or involving arithmetic
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
Clarissa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I opened the door, there stood Clarissa.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When I opened the door, there stood Clarissa.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know it matters little, one way or the other.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know it matters little, one way or the other.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I know it matters little, one way or the other.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I know it matters little, one way or the other.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
and nothing more
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
not any; not one
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I know it matters little, one way or the other.
and nothing more
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When I opened the door, there stood Clarissa.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I know it matters little, one way or the other.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When I opened the door, there stood Clarissa.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When I opened the door, there stood Clarissa.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The thought only recurred to my mind by reason of the fact that had that bell been rung only four times, I should not have answered it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
in the direction of
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
tradesmannoun
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
undeviatingadjective
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I know it matters little, one way or the other.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
at the time that
From this reading When I opened the door, there stood Clarissa.
whereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it was rung five, whereupon it came to me in speculation that no tradesman would have such patience as that and, rising from my chair, I went into the hall.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have never yet determined to my satisfaction whether Life be merely the spinning of a coin or a great scheme working itself towards completion by a series of steps, undeviating in their perfect arithmetical progression.
