used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
ABEYANCEnounUS /əˈbeɪəns/
temporary cessation or suspension
From this reading LOVE IN ABEYANCE Two days went by.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LOVE IN ABEYANCE Two days went by.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LOVE IN ABEYANCE Two days went by.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
ever-increasing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
intense or sharp
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
yet to be or coming
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
harvestingnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəstɪŋ/
the gathering of a ripened crop
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
impotencenounUS /ˈɪmpətəns/
the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOVE IN ABEYANCE Two days went by.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE IN ABEYANCE Two days went by.
misernounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
a particular point in time
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
not any; not one
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
subsistverbUS /səbˈsɪst/
support oneself
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
teachingsnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/
plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LOVE IN ABEYANCE Two days went by.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading He was laying by the store on which he was to subsist to the end of his days; he allowed no moment to go to waste, for he is a miser and full of greed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LOVE IN ABEYANCE Two days went by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were days in which Love went harvesting and prospered amazingly in the fields, for each moment that he stored away against the future was ripe with promise.
which person or people
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Each succeeding hour had its exquisite compensation; each presented the cup of knowledge to lips that were parched with the fever of impotence, and each time it was returned empty by the seekers after wisdom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were fraught with an ever-increasing joy for the two who were learning to understand each other through the mute, though irresistible teachings of a common tutor.
