used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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the supreme effort one can make
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bird'snounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
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the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
the two together, not just one
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
captiousadjective
tending to find and call attention to faults
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events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
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ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
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not open or affording passage or access
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direct the course of; manage or control
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motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
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to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
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plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
coins made of gold
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destroyed or killed
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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immobilitynounUS /ˌɪmoʊˈbɪlɪti/
remaining in place
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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a room where books are kept
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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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 But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
the time period between dawn and noon
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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not one, and not any
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
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the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
probingadjectiveUS /ˈproʊbɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
relapsesnounUS /riˈlæpsɪz/
plural of “relapse” — a failure to maintain a higher state
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worried and uneasy
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
ScapegoatnounUS /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/
someone who is punished for the errors of others
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schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
a particular situation
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for a short time
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the state of being asleep
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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thinnessnounUS /ˈθɪnnɪs/
relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
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unappeasableadjective
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
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unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland ---------- New York All morning the King had been restless, unappeasable, captious, with little relapses unto the immobility of deep thought, and those who knew him best were probing deeply both their conscience and their conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this May day he was restless, unsettled, his mind so full of an active purpose shortly to be fulfilled that he could not keep his tired body quiet for long, but every few minutes shifted his position or his place.
waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland ---------- New York All morning the King had been restless, unappeasable, captious, with little relapses unto the immobility of deep thought, and those who knew him best were probing deeply both their conscience and their conduct.
which person or people
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland ---------- New York All morning the King had been restless, unappeasable, captious, with little relapses unto the immobility of deep thought, and those who knew him best were probing deeply both their conscience and their conduct.
in the company of; together with
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland ---------- New York All morning the King had been restless, unappeasable, captious, with little relapses unto the immobility of deep thought, and those who knew him best were probing deeply both their conscience and their conduct.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At such times his schemes were thoughts afar off, dreams of some new, subtle stroke of policy, and none within touch had cause to fear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he sat aloof, quiet in the sunshine, his dogs sleeping at his feet, his eyes half closed, his hands, waxen, almost transparent, and bird's claws for thinness, spread out to the heat, those about him would have gone their rounds with a light heart.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland ---------- New York All morning the King had been restless, unappeasable, captious, with little relapses unto the immobility of deep thought, and those who knew him best were probing deeply both their conscience and their conduct.
