1872
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From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
react verbally
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had now to return quite destitute and without any prospects for the future.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading He had now to return quite destitute and without any prospects for the future.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
yet to be or coming
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
depressingly dark
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
destroyed or killed
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had now to return quite destitute and without any prospects for the future.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
and nothing more
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had now to return quite destitute and without any prospects for the future.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading He had now to return quite destitute and without any prospects for the future.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had now to return quite destitute and without any prospects for the future.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had now to return quite destitute and without any prospects for the future.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
stipendnounUS /ˈstaɪpənd/
a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
which person or people
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the mourning, which was fairly sincere and widespread, there mingled gloomy anxieties for the future.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had now to return quite destitute and without any prospects for the future.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading THE RED ROOM (1872) In autumn occurred the death of Charles XV.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One of the young painters who belonged to John's circle of friends had just received a royal stipend and gone to Norway.
ZoologicaladjectiveUS /ˌzuːˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties
From this reading John was accustomed to go with him into the Zoological Gardens in order to paint, and occupy his mind while he was waiting for an answer from the theatrical manager to whom he had sent his drama.
