used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
(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 His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
Bawn
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From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
Cooleen
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From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
the act of departing
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
one or the other of two
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
a man of refinement
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
how
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From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
letter-paper
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From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
Reilly
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From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
determined
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
only a very short time before
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reilly led a melancholy life after the departure of the pious bishop.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
a source of difficulty
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
which person or people
From this reading After some trouble he was admitted to the presence of that gentleman, who could scarcely satisfy himself of his identity; but, at length, he felt assured, and asked him into the study.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was no letter-paper in the farmer's house, nor any to be procured within miles, and, under these circumstances, he resolved to pay a visit to Mr. Brown.
produce a literary work
From this reading His anxiety, however, either to see or hear from his _Cooleen Bawn_ completely overcame him, and he resolved, at all events, to write to her; in the meantime, how was he to do this?
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A week, however, had elapsed, and he felt as if it had been half a year.
