29th
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From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
accustomverbUS /əˈkʌstəm/
make psychologically or physically used (to something)
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
cannot
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From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The daily question was, "Has Strasburg surrendered yet?"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
at any time
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The daily question was, "Has Strasburg surrendered yet?"
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
how
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From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
information about recent and important events
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The daily question was, "Has Strasburg surrendered yet?"
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
Strasburg
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From this reading The daily question was, "Has Strasburg surrendered yet?"
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading The daily question was, "Has Strasburg surrendered yet?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We cannot be astonished anew every day at the phenomena of existence: how the sun rises, how the plants grow and bloom.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading On the morning of the 29th of September, I attended the weekly market to sell my grain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We ended by becoming accustomed to the fact that the war was raging, and as surely as the sun rose we expected news of another victory; for that we should ever be beaten seemed, to judge from what had happened, impossible.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading We must accustom ourselves to the homely changes that are being wrought; to life and death among us, to love and hate, to union and discord.
but in spite of that
From this reading The daily question was, "Has Strasburg surrendered yet?"
