used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
(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 DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
Arbuthnot
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From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He would cherish the thought of her to his last breath, if she were lost to-night.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
make calm or still
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading He would cherish the thought of her to his last breath, if she were lost to-night.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
Dinah
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From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She recognised the true metal in the man, was sure enough of that.
at any time
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
Gaston
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From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
death of a person
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would cherish the thought of her to his last breath, if she were lost to-night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
how
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From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He would cherish the thought of her to his last breath, if she were lost to-night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
largenessnounUS /ˈlɑːrdʒnɪs/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
immediately past
From this reading He would cherish the thought of her to his last breath, if she were lost to-night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He would cherish the thought of her to his last breath, if she were lost to-night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She recognised the true metal in the man, was sure enough of that.
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 DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
joined in matrimony
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading She recognised the true metal in the man, was sure enough of that.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
misunderstandingsnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
PETALSnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
by chance
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading She recognised the true metal in the man, was sure enough of that.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She recognised the true metal in the man, was sure enough of that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She recognised the true metal in the man, was sure enough of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading DEAD ROSE PETALS Dinah Arbuthnot thought over the few quarrels, the many misunderstandings of her married life, grown little, all, before the hour’s largeness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
to-night
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From this reading He would cherish the thought of her to his last breath, if she were lost to-night.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She recognised the true metal in the man, was sure enough of that.
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading Possibly, the remembrance of her, calm and untroubled in her grave, might prove a stronger influence over him for good, a keener stimulus to his genius, than her restless, jealous life had ever been!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She recognised the true metal in the man, was sure enough of that.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He would cherish the thought of her to his last breath, if she were lost to-night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She thought how, in five or six minutes more--a collision, in weather like this, would be over briefly--in five or six minutes more she and Gaston might be parted, with never another kiss from his lips to hers.
