used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I really wanted to be alone, to make my search complete, not to be interrupted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I really wanted to be alone, to make my search complete, not to be interrupted.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I really wanted to be alone, to make my search complete, not to be interrupted.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
Dr
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From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
dusternounUS /ˈdʌstər/
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
coins made of gold
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
how
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From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading I really wanted to be alone, to make my search complete, not to be interrupted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
the literary culture
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
engage in
From this reading I really wanted to be alone, to make my search complete, not to be interrupted.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I really wanted to be alone, to make my search complete, not to be interrupted.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
not any; not one
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
and nothing more
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
like better; value more highly
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really wanted to be alone, to make my search complete, not to be interrupted.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
not in physical motion
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Suzanne
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From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
precisely as stated
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I really wanted to be alone, to make my search complete, not to be interrupted.
nonexistent
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
a Caucasian
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
which person or people
From this reading I began the search for those letters the very next day, knowing how absurd it was, as if one were still a child who expected to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading If it were not true that I was better, at least I was no worse, only heavy and dull in body and mind, every movement an almost unbearable fatigue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I made Suzanne telephone to Dr. Kennedy that I was much better and would prefer he did not call.
writing-table
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From this reading Nevertheless I sat down with determination at the writing-table, intent on opening every drawer and cupboard, calling to Suzanne to help me, on the pretence of wanting white paper to line the drawers, and a duster to clean them.
