used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/
one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
DRAMAnounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
the act of giving
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
jumpyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmpi/
being in a tense state
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
immediately past
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
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 It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
by chance
From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
on the contrary
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
stop-watch
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From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
carry out
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading DRAMA AT A COUNTRY HOUSE As I read over the last few chapters of this narrative, I see that I have been giving the reader rather too jumpy a time.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The reader can stand having his emotions tortured up to a certain point; after that he wants to take it easy for a bit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is with pleasure, therefore, that I turn now to depict a quiet, peaceful scene in domestic life.
won't
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From this reading It won’t last long—three minutes, perhaps, by a good stop-watch—but that is not my fault.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To almost a painful degree I have excited his pity and terror; and, though that is what Aristotle says one ought to do, I feel that a little respite would not be out of order.
