1896
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From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
AFTERGLOWnounUS /ˈæftərɡloʊ/
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading He himself was depressed and apprehensive, and his friends shared his fears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But this hope was not to be fulfilled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this hope was not to be fulfilled.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading He himself was depressed and apprehensive, and his friends shared his fears.
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 When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He himself was depressed and apprehensive, and his friends shared his fears.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He himself was depressed and apprehensive, and his friends shared his fears.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading But this hope was not to be fulfilled.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
impairedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperd/
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
lecture-tours
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From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this hope was not to be fulfilled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
in a serious manner
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He himself was depressed and apprehensive, and his friends shared his fears.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
Sumacs
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From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTERGLOW For many months preceding the summer of 1896, Mr. Gibson had felt himself failing in health.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this hope was not to be fulfilled.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this hope was not to be fulfilled.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
vertigonounUS /ˈvɜːrtɪɡoʊ/
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
precisely as stated
From this reading The strain of his long lecture-tours told seriously upon his strength, and several times he suffered from fainting attacks and vertigo, sometimes in the very presence of his audiences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
at the time that
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he withdrew from the city in the early summer, it was with a knowledge that his health was impaired, and the hope, as well, that in Washington, at “The Sumacs,” he would find the quiet and the rest which would restore the tone of his system and repair the wastes of excessive work.
