used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
consider or hold as true
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
almonernounUS /ˈɑːlmənər/
an official in a British hospital who looks after the social and material needs of the patients
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
remove the dust from
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
set up or found
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
engage in
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
social deportment
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
MantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading --Shelley.
that is looked for
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Mantel acted as his almoner, and by his delicate tact and gentle manners persuaded the proud and revengeful old man to accept the mysterious charity.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next few weeks were passed by these two subdued and altered friends in devoted efforts to make the blind man comfortable and happy.
at the time that
From this reading AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD "First our pleasures die--and then Our hopes and then our fears--and when These are dead, the debt is due Dust claims dust, and we die too."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading True to his determination, David sought and found a place to work, and after reserving enough of his wages to supply the few necessities of his daily life, dedicated the rest to the purchase of comforts for the poor invalid.
