used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
browsings
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From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
classicsnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
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 There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
divisible by two
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Here the writer of "light fiction" stands firm.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Here the writer of "light fiction" stands firm.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
set up or found
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
Haddon
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From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the writer of "light fiction" stands firm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
ill-health
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From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Here the writer of "light fiction" stands firm.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
MOTHSnounUS /mɔːθs/
plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
Spurgeon
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From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
be standing; be upright
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Here the writer of "light fiction" stands firm.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
tribulationnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
Trouville
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From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
not known
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
uplandsnounUS /ˈʌpləndz/
plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Colour, poetry, and construction in fiction were unknown to him, and now--he suddenly found himself on the beach at Trouville.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jones had never been a great reader, he had read a cheap novel or two, but his browsings in the literary fields had been mainly confined to the uplands where the grass is improving.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading MOTHS In ill-health or convalescence, or worry or tribulation, the ordinary mind does not turn to Milton or Shakespeare, or even to the sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading There are few classics that will stand the test of a cold in the head, or a fit of depression, or a worrying husband, or a minor tragedy.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Here the writer of "light fiction" stands firm.
