used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
in addition
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK TO WORK Day by day Christian Vellacott recovered strength.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BACK TO WORK Day by day Christian Vellacott recovered strength.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading BACK TO WORK Day by day Christian Vellacott recovered strength.
contagionnounUS /kənˈteɪdʒən/
any disease easily transmitted by contact
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BACK TO WORK Day by day Christian Vellacott recovered strength.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
not in action or at work
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
monasticadjectiveUS /məˈnæstɪk/
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
by chance
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
in the near future
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
recluses
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From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading BACK TO WORK Day by day Christian Vellacott recovered strength.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
restfulnessnoun
the attribute of being restful
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
in the near future
From this reading Presently, however, Christian began to feel idle, which is a good sign in invalids; and soon the days became long and irksome.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading BACK TO WORK Day by day Christian Vellacott recovered strength.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK TO WORK Day by day Christian Vellacott recovered strength.
in the direction of
From this reading The enforced rest, and perhaps also the monastic peacefulness of his surroundings, contributed greatly towards this.
unheededadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/
disregarded
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
vegetating
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From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
Vellacott
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From this reading BACK TO WORK Day by day Christian Vellacott recovered strength.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In mental matters as in physical we are subject to contagion, and from the placid recluses, vegetating unheeded in the heart of Brittany, their prisoner acquired a certain restfulness of mind which was eminently beneficial to his body.
a Caucasian
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading BACK TO WORK Day by day Christian Vellacott recovered strength.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Life inside those white walls was so sleepy and withal so pleasant that it was physically and mentally impossible to think and worry over events that might be passing in the outer world.
