used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
in actual fact
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
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 As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
forlornnessnoun
sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
Jeanne
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From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
RENEWALnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Here, lacking the sustaining presence of her parents, and the relaxation after the excitement of the day, made the enterprise seem formidable indeed.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
a special situation
From this reading The idea of being engaged upon a mission that involved something of risk had seemed a noble thing, and easy of accomplishment in her own home.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
TIMELYadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
unrestrainedlyadverb
in an unrestrained manner
From this reading A TIMELY RENEWAL OF ACQUAINTANCE Jeanne sobbed unrestrainedly for some time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
Vance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Mr. Vance had said she had never traveled alone before, and now that she had actually started upon the journey a thousand fears assailed her.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading A sense of forlornness oppressed her, and the magnitude of the task she had undertaken weighed upon her spirits.
