used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
anew
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
BRINKnounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
clamouringnoun
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
fluctuatingadjectiveUS /ˈflʌktʃəweɪtɪŋ/
having unpredictable ups and downs
From this reading He was happy with a miserable fluctuating happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He was happy with a miserable fluctuating happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was happy with a miserable fluctuating happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
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 THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading He was happy with a miserable fluctuating happiness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
the middle of the day
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
try to get or reach
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
in or at or to some place
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
not in physical motion
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of a sudden his horizon was enlarged, but as he gazed it seemed to narrow again.
unplumbedadjective
situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
unwillingnessnounUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the trait of being unwilling
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was happy with a miserable fluctuating happiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His mind was still unplumbed; somewhere in its depths might lie the shrinking and unwillingness which would bind him to the dreary present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading George would be back by noon, and before his return he must seek quiet and the chances of reflection.
Wratislaw
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From this reading THE FURTHER BRINK Wratislaw left betimes the next morning, and a long day faced Lewis with every hour clamouring for a decision.
