used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This was the dominant note of the new life—like a bugle-call stirring them to action!
anew
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
ah
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From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
(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 But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
assuageverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
bugle-call
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From this reading This was the dominant note of the new life—like a bugle-call stirring them to action!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
clamorousadjective
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading This was the dominant note of the new life—like a bugle-call stirring them to action!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
set up or found
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
how
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From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This was the dominant note of the new life—like a bugle-call stirring them to action!
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
something that is lost
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This was the dominant note of the new life—like a bugle-call stirring them to action!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
a brief written record
From this reading This was the dominant note of the new life—like a bugle-call stirring them to action!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
overweigh
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From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
with speed
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading This was the dominant note of the new life—like a bugle-call stirring them to action!
submergeverbUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
sink below the surface; go under or as if under water
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And ah! how they felt the sorrow of their father’s helplessness, the loss of his companionship causing an ache that nothing could assuage!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the dominant note of the new life—like a bugle-call stirring them to action!
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
up to a particular time
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the dominant note of the new life—like a bugle-call stirring them to action!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
at the time that
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
which person or people
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But through it all they fought their way, upheld by the longing to show a spirit worthy of their father’s daughters, sustained by the consciousness that by their own endeavor they were “making a home for Dad.”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading There were days when the battle for existence threatened to overweigh and submerge them; days when from morning till night their work seemed possessed by evil demons, and everything went wrong; days when despair tugged at their hearts, and the old happy life forced itself in upon their thoughts with clamorous persistence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The weeks passed rapidly to the young workers, who found each day full of experiments, sometimes developing into satisfactory results and again filled with bitter discouragement.
