used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
an occurrence of something
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
collierynoun
a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He rose each day in a different mood.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He rose each day in a different mood.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He rose each day in a different mood.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
at any time
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
gamutnounUS /ˈɡæmət/
a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
harassingverbUS /hərˈæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
livingsnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋz/
plural of “living” — the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
roused to anger
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
the force of workers available
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He rose each day in a different mood.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose each day in a different mood.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
express in words
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
not often
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
be standing; be upright
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading During these seven days he managed to run through a perfect gamut of feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One day he was hopeful, confident, assured of success; the next fearful, despondent, inclined to give up all for lost.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
precisely as stated
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seldom, if ever, had the curate passed a week so harassing as that which was ushered in by the bazaar, and was destined to end—though he did not know this—in the colliery accident.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One day he went about telling himself that the rector would not resign; that he would not resign himself in his place; that people were mad to say he would; that men do not resign livings so easily; that the very circumstances of the case must compel the rector to stand his ground.
