used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
exhale hard
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
the act of breaking something
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
death-warrant
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From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
having made preparations
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
impressionableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənəbəl/
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
Marian's
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From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
misanthropicaladjective
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
by chance
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
on the contrary
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
the season of growth
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
weanedadjectiveUS /wiːnd/
freed of dependence on something especially (for mammals) mother's milk
From this reading Under the blessed, soothing influence of time, under the perhaps more effectual influence of active employment, his mind had been weaned from dwelling on that dread blank which, as he at first imagined, was to have been his sole outlook for the future.
Westhope
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From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Six months had elapsed since he had read what he had almost imagined to be his death-warrant in Marian's reply to his letter containing the Berlin proposal.
at the time that
From this reading It was not his death-warrant; he had survived the shock, and, indeed, had borne the disappointment in a way that he did not think possible when the blow first fell upon him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was the autumn of the year, in the spring of which Walter Joyce had returned to London from Westhope.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was young, and strong, and impressionable; he returned to London inclined to be misanthropical and morose, disposed to believe in the breaking of hearts and the crushing of hopes, and the rather pleasant sensations of despair.
