used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
(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 Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
Charlotte'snounUS /ˈʃɑːrləts/
possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
being joined in close association
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
disinclinationnounUS /dɪsɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
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 Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
set up or found
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
foundation-stone
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From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
the act of departing
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
an instinctive motive
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
measurementsnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənts/
plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
Ottilie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
win a victory over
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
with speed
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
a special situation
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It cost him a good deal of labor, and the business connected with the sale of the farm had to be gone into, so that both the gentlemen now found a fresh impulse to activity.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not much was wanted to overcome Edward's disinclination for such festivities--for he quickly recollected that a little later Ottilie's birthday would follow, and that he could have a magnificent celebration for that.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
at the time that
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Early the following morning the Captain examined the spot: he first threw off a sketch of what should be done, and afterward, when the thing had been more completely decided on, he made a complete design, with accurate calculations and measurements.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Charlotte, to whom all this work and what it would involve was a subject for much serious and almost anxious thought, busied herself in carefully going through the time and outlay which it was calculated would be expended on it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Captain made Edward observe that it would be proper, indeed that it would be a kind of duty, to celebrate Charlotte's birthday with laying the foundation-stone.
