used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
anthemsnounUS /ˈænθəmz/
plural of “anthem” — a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading QUOTED BY IZAAK WALTON, AS BY SIR HARRY WOTTON.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading QUOTED BY IZAAK WALTON, AS BY SIR HARRY WOTTON.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading Welcome pure thoughts, welcome ye silent groves.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
annoy continually or chronically
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
Holden's
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From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
temporary military shelter
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
IZAAK
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From this reading QUOTED BY IZAAK WALTON, AS BY SIR HARRY WOTTON.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
not any; not one
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
overtasking
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From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Welcome pure thoughts, welcome ye silent groves.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
QUOTEDverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading QUOTED BY IZAAK WALTON, AS BY SIR HARRY WOTTON.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Welcome pure thoughts, welcome ye silent groves.
deliver by singing
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
term of address for a man
From this reading QUOTED BY IZAAK WALTON, AS BY SIR HARRY WOTTON.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
the season of growth
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Welcome pure thoughts, welcome ye silent groves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
WALTONnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading QUOTED BY IZAAK WALTON, AS BY SIR HARRY WOTTON.
accept gladly
From this reading Welcome pure thoughts, welcome ye silent groves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The excitement of his feelings, which, while it acted as a stimulus, sustained him, had passed away, and the ordinary consequences of overtasking nature followed.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading These guests, these courts my soul most dearly loves: Now the winged people of the sky shall sing My cheerful anthems to the gladsome spring.
WOTTON
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From this reading QUOTED BY IZAAK WALTON, AS BY SIR HARRY WOTTON.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Welcome pure thoughts, welcome ye silent groves.
but in spite of that
From this reading No reason seemed now to exist for Holden's impatience to depart, yet he longed for the quiet of his hut on the island.
