used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
set up or found
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Harwood
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From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yes; he must see Sylvia.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
and nothing more
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
express in words
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yes; he must see Sylvia.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
Sylvia
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From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
Waupegan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SONG AND A FALLING STAR This was on Friday, and Harwood took the afternoon train for Waupegan.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only must he see her but there were things he meant to say to her.
at the time that
From this reading He had found that when he was tired or lonely or troubled he craved the sight of Sylvia.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
which person or people
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sylvia alone could restore his equanimity; Sylvia who worked hard but never complained of weariness; Sylvia who saw life steadily and saw it whole, where he caught only fitful, distorted glimpses.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes; he must see Sylvia.
