adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Nor was he alone excited and eager.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before he had been up a quarter of an hour the whole house were astir and busy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Before he had been up a quarter of an hour the whole house were astir and busy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Before he had been up a quarter of an hour the whole house were astir and busy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Nor was he alone excited and eager.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Nor was he alone excited and eager.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before he had been up a quarter of an hour the whole house were astir and busy.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before he had been up a quarter of an hour the whole house were astir and busy.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
inclementadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) severe
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
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From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
Nell
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From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was he alone excited and eager.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
privationnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Before he had been up a quarter of an hour the whole house were astir and busy.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
sluggardnoun
an idle slothful person
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before he had been up a quarter of an hour the whole house were astir and busy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Kit was no sluggard next morning, but, springing from his bed some time before day, began to prepare for his welcome expedition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before he had been up a quarter of an hour the whole house were astir and busy.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Before he had been up a quarter of an hour the whole house were astir and busy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading The hurry of spirits consequent upon the events of yesterday, and the unexpected intelligence he had heard at night, had troubled his sleep through the long dark hours, and summoned such uneasy dreams about his pillow that it was best to rise.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading But, had it been the beginning of some great labour with the same end in view--had it been the commencement of a long journey, to be performed on foot in that inclement season of the year, to be pursued under very privation and difficulty, and to be achieved only with great distress, fatigue, and suffering--had it been the dawn of some painful enterprise, certain to task his utmost powers of resolution and endurance, and to need his utmost fortitude, but only likely to end, if happily achieved, in good fortune and delight to Nell--Kit’s cheerful zeal would have been as highly roused: Kit’s ardour and impatience would have been, at least, the same.
