used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
anew
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
(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 There had been one whole day when he had taken no injection at all!
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There had been one whole day when he had taken no injection at all!
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
diminishingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/
becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
dosesnounUS /ˈdoʊsəz/
plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been one whole day when he had taken no injection at all!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
How
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From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
injectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒekʃən/
the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
From this reading There had been one whole day when he had taken no injection at all!
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
immediately past
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
LilithnounUS /ˈlɪlɪθ/
in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
Lowther
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From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
morphianoun
an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been one whole day when he had taken no injection at all!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
established beyond doubt
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading There had been one whole day when he had taken no injection at all!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been one whole day when he had taken no injection at all!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
Tyrolnoun
a picturesque mountainous province of western Austria and northern Italy
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
untroddenadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They roamed about, from one country to another--Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Italy, the Tyrol, taking by preference untrodden paths, putting up at quiet country inns, enjoying the study of peasant life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lilith declared that she was tired of cities, had seen enough show places to last her life; now she needed a rest.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading How badly Lowther himself had needed a rest was proved by his altered appearance after a few weeks of a leisurely life passed in fresh, pure air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
at the time that
From this reading There had been one whole day when he had taken no injection at all!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There had been one whole day when he had taken no injection at all!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Never again had the subject of morphia been mentioned between himself and his wife, but the doses were steadily diminishing.
