used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
in actual fact
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
any thing at all
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not find, as he had feared he might, that he had forgotten much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
book-catalogue
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From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
burdensomeadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənsəm/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
chafeverbUS /tʃeɪf/
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not find, as he had feared he might, that he had forgotten much.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
fadnounUS /fæd/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He did not find, as he had feared he might, that he had forgotten much.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He did not find, as he had feared he might, that he had forgotten much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He did not find, as he had feared he might, that he had forgotten much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not find, as he had feared he might, that he had forgotten much.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
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 Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He did not find, as he had feared he might, that he had forgotten much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He did not find, as he had feared he might, that he had forgotten much.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not find, as he had feared he might, that he had forgotten much.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
on one occasion
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
by chance
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
Stacey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither did he chafe at the long regular hours he kept, nor feel them burdensome.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In the old days he had perhaps been a little lazy; it had been hard for him on arriving at the office not to waste time—over a newspaper or a book-catalogue or anything that presented itself—before actually beginning his work; he had crept into work as a swimmer into cold water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Everything came back to him at once; it had all been there, tucked away, neglected, within him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Stacey threw himself into work with a cold vigor that had in it nothing of fad or impulse.
