(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 Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading That is the worst of allowing love to creep into one's story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading That is the worst of allowing love to creep into one's story.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
enchainverb
restrain or bind with chains
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
to come or go into
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
enthralments
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From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE GREAT EVENT OF MR.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT EVENT OF MR.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That is the worst of allowing love to creep into one's story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is the worst of allowing love to creep into one's story.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading That is the worst of allowing love to creep into one's story.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE GREAT EVENT OF MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT EVENT OF MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
one's
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From this reading That is the worst of allowing love to creep into one's story.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
PreviouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He insists on having the stage to himself, and in that determination the audience is entirely with him.
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 That is the worst of allowing love to creep into one's story.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
TALBOT'SnounUS /ˈtælbəts/
possessive form of “talbot” — English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT EVENT OF MR.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
unexcitingadjectiveUS /ənɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
not stimulating
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TALBOT'S LIFE I realize that any attempt henceforth to enchain the reader's interest with church meetings, or the like enthralments, will be more than hopeless.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading That is the worst of allowing love to creep into one's story.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Previously you may have been interested in all kinds of peaceable, unexciting things, far more good for you, but enter love, and all the rest is suddenly fallen tame beyond endurance.
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