used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
ACCOMPLICEnounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
(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 After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCOMPLICE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
a female human offspring
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
a young female
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
a social unit living together
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
not any; not one
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
and nothing more
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
express in words
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
Seraphin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At night, however, before retiring to rest, the girl read her father a chapter from a Bible Father Seraphin had given her.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
not in physical motion
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Red Cedar accustomed himself more easily than his daughter thought possible, to the life prepared for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The squatter, with his elbow on the table, and a pipe in his mouth, listened to her with an attention that surprised himself, and which each day only increased.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After all, no change had taken place in his existence; with the exception of the mode of procedure, it was still the same labour, that is to say, a desert life in all its splendid liberty; hunting and fishing, while Ellen remained at home to attend to household duties.
