used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Now, the death of Richard Shields affected Maitland’s purposes both favorably and unfavorably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Now, the death of Richard Shields affected Maitland’s purposes both favorably and unfavorably.
confined by bonds
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
Dovecot
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From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
divisible by two
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading Now, the death of Richard Shields affected Maitland’s purposes both favorably and unfavorably.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
a young female
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
Maitland's
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From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
Margaret
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From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, the death of Richard Shields affected Maitland’s purposes both favorably and unfavorably.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Now, the death of Richard Shields affected Maitland’s purposes both favorably and unfavorably.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
Richard
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From this reading Now, the death of Richard Shields affected Maitland’s purposes both favorably and unfavorably.
not often
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
ShieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading Now, the death of Richard Shields affected Maitland’s purposes both favorably and unfavorably.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
unfavorablyadverbUS /ənˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
From this reading Now, the death of Richard Shields affected Maitland’s purposes both favorably and unfavorably.
unreadadjectiveUS /ənˈred/
not informed through reading
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had for some time repented of the tacit engagement (tacit as far as the girl was concerned) which bound him to Margaret.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Maitland’s reflections as, in performance of the promise he had telegraphed, he made his way to the Dovecot were deep and distracted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The newspapers with which he had littered the railway carriage were left unread: he had occupation enough in his own thoughts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Men are so made that they seldom hear even of a death without immediately considering its effects on their private interests.
