used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wax of habit sets almost in a day.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She had simply accepted it with the intention of making the best of it.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The wax of habit sets almost in a day.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She had simply accepted it with the intention of making the best of it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The wax of habit sets almost in a day.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading This did not mean that Beatrice was in the least degree reconciled to it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not mean that Beatrice was in the least degree reconciled to it.
divisible by two
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
at any time
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
set up or found
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
an established custom
From this reading The wax of habit sets almost in a day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had simply accepted it with the intention of making the best of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wax of habit sets almost in a day.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had simply accepted it with the intention of making the best of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This did not mean that Beatrice was in the least degree reconciled to it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This did not mean that Beatrice was in the least degree reconciled to it.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She had simply accepted it with the intention of making the best of it.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This did not mean that Beatrice was in the least degree reconciled to it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
the force of workers available
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This did not mean that Beatrice was in the least degree reconciled to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
PsychologistsnounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒəsts/
plural of “psychologist” — a scientist trained in psychology
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading This did not mean that Beatrice was in the least degree reconciled to it.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading The wax of habit sets almost in a day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had simply accepted it with the intention of making the best of it.
and nothing more
From this reading She had simply accepted it with the intention of making the best of it.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Psychologists are ever astounded at the ability of mortals, men and animals, to become adjusted to any set of circumstances.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
precisely as stated
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading The wax of habit sets almost in a day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The truth was, that in a certain measure with very definite and restricted limits, both Ben and Beatrice were becoming adjusted even to this amazing situation in which they found themselves.
