used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
Alec
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From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
allocatedverbUS /ˈæləkeɪtɪd/
past form of “allocate” — distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
any thing at all
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
extraneousadjectiveUS /ekˈstreɪniəs/
not pertinent to the matter under consideration
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
a narrow way or road
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
ProgressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
reactionarynounUS /riˈækʃəneri/
an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
in the direction of
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He was a Progressive, and the term, which might mean anything to the general public, to Morrison meant all that was best in an age that, to him, was extremely reactionary and lacking in earnestness of purpose and clarity of vision.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IN THE LANE I Sunday afternoon of a week later.
at the time that
From this reading On Sundays he liked to walk alone when there was nothing extraneous to distract his mind, and then to ponder over thoughts that thronged his brain from time to time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Alec Morrison was walking along a sheltered lane towards the house, his hands deep in his trousers’ pockets, a cigarette between his lips, and his mind dwelling on several things which had taken place the week before.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man believed that he, himself, realised all the beauty and all the significance of life and the importance of the task allocated in it to man.
