used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
DARKESTadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading THE DARKEST HOUR.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
brought together in one place
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had in the interval heard nothing of Mary.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had in the interval heard nothing of Mary.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE DARKEST HOUR.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had in the interval heard nothing of Mary.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading I had in the interval heard nothing of Mary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
the literary culture
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
Marston
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From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading I had in the interval heard nothing of Mary.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had in the interval heard nothing of Mary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
and nothing more
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
by chance
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The few letters Marston had sent on had been almost exclusively from my publishers.
the season of growth
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
not in physical motion
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARKEST HOUR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
in the direction of
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Suffering is perhaps the only preparation for suffering: still I was but poorly prepared for what followed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having gathered strength, and a certain quietness which I could not mistake for peace, I returned to London towards the close of the Spring.
