used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
after-breakfast
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From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
an occurrence of something
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
opinion or judgment
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
grapplingnounUS /ˈɡræplɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Major Kielmansegge he knew him not to be.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
how
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From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
Kielmansegge
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From this reading Major Kielmansegge he knew him not to be.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Major Kielmansegge he knew him not to be.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Kielmansegge he knew him not to be.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
mouldsnounUS /moʊldz/
plural of “mould” — loose soil rich in organic matter
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Major Kielmansegge he knew him not to be.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
by chance
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
carry out
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
at the time that
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each thought of the other, I have said; and when such is the case, how infinite are the varieties into which thought moulds itself.
which person or people
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Walter paused and pondered upon the stranger's state and objects--asked himself who he was, what could be his errand--how--why he came thither?
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But little was said; each gazed forth from window or from door; each thought perhaps of the other, and each drank in sweet sensations from the scene before the eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Brooks had left them, half an hour was spent in one of those pleasant after-breakfast dreams, when the mind seems to take a moment's hesitating pause before grappling with the active business of the day.
