used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
(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 "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
beachedverbUS /biːtʃt/
past form of “beach” — land on a beach
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
bogwah
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From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading What drives a historian to write history?
any strong feeling
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading What drives a historian to write history?
the aggregate of past events
From this reading What drives a historian to write history?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
interestingnessnoun
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
reconstructverbUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/
reassemble mentally
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading "All literature," says Mr. Arnold Bennett, in one of his stimulating essays, "is the expression of feeling, of passion, of emotion, caused by a sensation of the interestingness of life.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What drives a historian to write history?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
produce a literary work
From this reading What drives a historian to write history?
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Assured that the "bogwah" before us extends for half a mile or more, we decide for luncheon, and the canoes are beached on an island, submerged in springtime, but at low water a heap of yellow sands.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mere words will not do it, and yet one is impelled to try.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I wish I might reconstruct for you the picture which memory too faintly outlines.
