used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
in addition
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
set up or found
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE RED HOUSE TO KELMSCOTT.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
the act of departing
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FROM THE RED HOUSE TO KELMSCOTT.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
industriesnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
KELMSCOTT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FROM THE RED HOUSE TO KELMSCOTT.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
engage in
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
by chance
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading FROM THE RED HOUSE TO KELMSCOTT.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
rheumaticnounUS /ruːˈmætɪk/
a person suffering with rheumatism
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE RED HOUSE TO KELMSCOTT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM THE RED HOUSE TO KELMSCOTT.
transitionsnounUS /trænˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “transition” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For one thing, and this perhaps the most grievous, he was obliged to give up the Red House upon which so much joyous labour had been spent.
Upton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The distance between London and Upton became also a serious matter after his illness, as he found it almost impossible to make the daily journeys required by his attention to the business.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Several causes contributed to the unhappy necessity, chief among them an attack of rheumatic fever that made him sensitive to the bleak winds which the exposed situation of the building invited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Morris was developing the industries of the firm with essential steadiness, despite the rapid transitions from one pursuit to another, he was going through a variety of personal experiences, some of which involved his disappointment in deeply cherished plans.
