used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never had Conniston known a busier forenoon, never a happier.
(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 For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
beleagueredverbUS /bɪˈliːɡərd/
past form of “beleaguer” — annoy persistently
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
busieradjectiveUS /ˈbɪziər/
comparative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Never had Conniston known a busier forenoon, never a happier.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
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From this reading Never had Conniston known a busier forenoon, never a happier.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Never had Conniston known a busier forenoon, never a happier.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never had Conniston known a busier forenoon, never a happier.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Never had Conniston known a busier forenoon, never a happier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Never had Conniston known a busier forenoon, never a happier.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had Conniston known a busier forenoon, never a happier.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
possessing sweep
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading He felt that now nothing could tire him in body or in mind, nothing drive from his heart his glorious conviction of success to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fatigue, the despondency, the utter hopelessness of the early morning was swept away.
at the time that
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt a new life course through his veins, there came a fresh elasticity to his stride, his voice rang with confidence.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For he was as a leader of a lost hope within the walls of a beleaguered city to whom, when all hope was gone, reinforcements had come.
