used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
acquiesceverbUS /ˌækwiˈes/
to agree or express agreement
From this reading I did not acquiesce, though the temper of my revolt was by no means steady.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading My chief occupation through these years was to keep my discontent alive.
a quantity of money
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
apologiseverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
apologisedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I did not acquiesce, though the temper of my revolt was by no means steady.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
a person who is in charge
From this reading My chief occupation through these years was to keep my discontent alive.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
give a description of
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not acquiesce, though the temper of my revolt was by no means steady.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading My chief occupation through these years was to keep my discontent alive.
the act of discovering something
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
EARTH-HUNGER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
immoderateadjective
beyond reasonable limits
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading My chief occupation through these years was to keep my discontent alive.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
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 EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
engage in
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I did not acquiesce, though the temper of my revolt was by no means steady.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
not any; not one
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not acquiesce, though the temper of my revolt was by no means steady.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading My chief occupation through these years was to keep my discontent alive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
on one occasion
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading I did not acquiesce, though the temper of my revolt was by no means steady.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
make steady
From this reading I did not acquiesce, though the temper of my revolt was by no means steady.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading I did not acquiesce, though the temper of my revolt was by no means steady.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading My chief occupation through these years was to keep my discontent alive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I did not acquiesce, though the temper of my revolt was by no means steady.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading My chief occupation through these years was to keep my discontent alive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
unconscionably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My chief occupation through these years was to keep my discontent alive.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Satisfaction is the death of progress, and I knew well that if I once acquiesced entirely in the conditions of my life, my fate was sealed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
which person or people
From this reading EARTH-HUNGER Like Charles II., who apologised for being so unconscionably long in dying, I must apologise for being so long in coming to my point, which is the possibility of buying happiness at a cheaper rate than London offers it.
a late time of life
From this reading As it took me twenty years of experience to make my discovery, I may claim, however, that three chapters is no immoderate amount of matter in which to describe it.
