used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
rid of obstructions
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
eddiesnounUS /ˈediz/
plural of “eddy” — founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
divisible by two
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
a quick look
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
Hornby
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From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
In-Place
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From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
Jerry-Jo
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From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The possibility of second meetings was rare.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
non-essentials
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From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
on one occasion
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
others
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From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The possibility of second meetings was rare.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The possibility of second meetings was rare.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
romancingverbUS /roʊˈmænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “romance” — make amorous advances towards
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The possibility of second meetings was rare.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
a special situation
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course he was in the city, but so were the Hornby boys and others from the In-Place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
which person or people
From this reading The whirlpool was a big and rushing thing, and if they who had once been neighbours caught a glimpse of each other from dizzy eddies, what did it matter?
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was little time for introspection or romancing and even the chance meeting with Jerry-Jo was relegated to the non-essentials.
woofnounUS /wuːf/
the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
From this reading For two or three days things fell into such commonplace routine that the excitement of the big operation and the disturbing dream of the night lost their sharp, clear lines; became blurred and part of the web and woof of the hospital regime.
