used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
the two together, not just one
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
the act of burning something
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
conquerableadjective
subject to being conquered or overcome
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
a special loved one
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
Denby
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From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
one or the other of two
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
house-hunting
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From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
it's
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From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
NEST-BUILDING
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From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
go across or through
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
sallied
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From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
except for; apart from
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
express in words
From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
the rays of the sun
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEST-BUILDING It is so much easier to say than to do.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
we'll
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From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But nothing in the experience of either Burke Denby or of Helen, his wife, had demonstrated this fact for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Quite unprepared, therefore, and with confident courage, they proceeded to pass from the saying to the doing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading True, in the uncompromising sunlight of the next morning, the world did look a bit larger, a shade less easily conquerable; and a distinctly unpleasant feeling of helplessness assailed both husband and wife.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yet with a gay "Now we'll go house-hunting right away so as to save paying here!" from Helen, and an adoring "You darling--but it's a burning shame!" from Burke, the two sallied forth, after the late hotel breakfast.
