used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
in the past
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
any thing at all
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Not for him were to be the pleasant cares of home or wife or child.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Not for him were to be the pleasant cares of home or wife or child.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
crudest
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From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
set up or found
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Not for him were to be the pleasant cares of home or wife or child.
how
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From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
labours
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From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
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 He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for him were to be the pleasant cares of home or wife or child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not for him were to be the pleasant cares of home or wife or child.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not for him were to be the pleasant cares of home or wife or child.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Not for him were to be the pleasant cares of home or wife or child.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
a future prospect or potential
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question had often been discussed by him to the furthest point possible (as he thought) for its consideration to be extended; and how was it that he found himself debating it at this time in its crudest form?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not for him were to be the pleasant cares of home or wife or child.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Not for him were to be the pleasant cares of home or wife or child.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Not for him was the tenderness of woman--not for him the babble of the little lips, every quiver of which is a caress.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His work was sufficient for him, he had often said, and the contemplation of the possibility of anything on earth coming between him and his labours, filled him with alarm.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had long ago settled it to his own satisfaction, that his life was to be a lonely one through the world.
