used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
how long something has existed
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
(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 Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
having the place or position changed
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
at any time
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
fawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
set up or found
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
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 On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
OrlandonounUS /ɔːrˈlændoʊ/
a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
PeaveynounUS /ˈpiːvi/
a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
by chance
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
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From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
that is looked for
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
ticketedverbUS /ˈtɪkətɪd/
past form of “ticket” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the age of twelve he had been forced, by the sudden death of his father, to give up an education and fling himself into the breach.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all the men Dodo met, paraded and ticketed to her own satisfaction, Mr. Orlando B. Peavey was perhaps the one she had the most difficulty in keeping in the _status quo_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading This exact and vigorous man of business, indefatigable, keen and abrupt in the conduct of affairs, was as shy and disturbed in her presence as a wild fawn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the day he found courage to propose, she knew their friendship would end.
woundingnounUS /ˈwuːndɪŋ/
the act of inflicting a wound
From this reading Not that a wounding thought could ever cross his timid imagination, but that she feared a crisis which by every art she sought to postpone.
