used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a great day for Bill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
anticipatoryadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpətɔːri/
in anticipation
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a great day for Bill.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading In the present instance, however, no such calamity had befallen.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It had been a great day for Bill.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading In the present instance, however, no such calamity had befallen.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been a great day for Bill.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
DISCOMFITUREnoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
discomforts
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From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been a great day for Bill.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It had been a great day for Bill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a great day for Bill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the present instance, however, no such calamity had befallen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the present instance, however, no such calamity had befallen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
journeyings
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From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
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 A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
not any; not one
From this reading In the present instance, however, no such calamity had befallen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present instance, however, no such calamity had befallen.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
at the time that
From this reading THE DISCOMFITURE OF HELEN It was well past six o'clock in the evening when the two brothers completed the discussion of their future plans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A day such as one may look forward to in long anticipatory moments of dreaming, but the ultimate realization of which often falls so desperately short of the anticipation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt that his weary journeyings, with their many discomforts and trials, had not proved vain.
