used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
(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 Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
in addition
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
ANIMAnoun
(Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are doing as efficient work as Vere," I told her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You are doing as efficient work as Vere," I told her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
desireth
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From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
true confidential information
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "You are doing as efficient work as Vere," I told her.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading "You are doing as efficient work as Vere," I told her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You are doing as efficient work as Vere," I told her.
HUGOnounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
kite's
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From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
Phillida
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From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
with low volume
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
a special situation
From this reading "The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You are doing as efficient work as Vere," I told her.
Vere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That evening Vere and I settled the business details of the developments he had planned.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Also while we three were quietly together, I launched a discussion that had been gathering in my mind all day while I watched Phillida.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "You are doing as efficient work as Vere," I told her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it."--HUGO DE ANIMA.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are doing as efficient work as Vere," I told her.
