used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
BEAUMONTnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The next morning was beautiful, like most June mornings.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
the first light of day
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
FLETCHERnounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading BEAUMONT AND FLETCHER.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
in a gradual manner
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The next morning was beautiful, like most June mornings.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The next morning was beautiful, like most June mornings.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was beautiful, like most June mornings.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was beautiful, like most June mornings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The next morning was beautiful, like most June mornings.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
easily agitated
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was beautiful, like most June mornings.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
be obedient to
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
up to a particular time
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
hard to endure
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was beautiful, like most June mornings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
which person or people
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Armstrong, who had not closed his eyes during the whole night, rose with the dawn to wander through his garden, which was a favorite resort.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His walk, at first rapid and irregular, as if he were trying to work off a nervous excitement, gradually slackened, until it became a firm, composed step.
be the cause or source of
From this reading 'Tis necessity To which the gods must yield; and I obey, Till I redeem it by some glorious way.
