used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
(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 All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading They discussed facts impersonally, dispassionately, and what Sylvia had assumed, her old friend could not controvert.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
blotnounUS /blɑːt/
a blemish made by dirt
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
capitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
controvertverb
be resistant to
From this reading They discussed facts impersonally, dispassionately, and what Sylvia had assumed, her old friend could not controvert.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They discussed facts impersonally, dispassionately, and what Sylvia had assumed, her old friend could not controvert.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
cruxnounUS /krʌks/
a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus
From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They discussed facts impersonally, dispassionately, and what Sylvia had assumed, her old friend could not controvert.
dispassionatelyadverbUS /dɪˈspæʃənətli/
in an impartially dispassionate manner
From this reading They discussed facts impersonally, dispassionately, and what Sylvia had assumed, her old friend could not controvert.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
being one more than seven
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They discussed facts impersonally, dispassionately, and what Sylvia had assumed, her old friend could not controvert.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
impersonallyadverb
without warmth
From this reading They discussed facts impersonally, dispassionately, and what Sylvia had assumed, her old friend could not controvert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
come together
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
held or filled or in use
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They discussed facts impersonally, dispassionately, and what Sylvia had assumed, her old friend could not controvert.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
others
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From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
for a short time
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They discussed facts impersonally, dispassionately, and what Sylvia had assumed, her old friend could not controvert.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not what others had done, not what others might do, but what course Sylvia should follow--this was the crux of the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading All night, in the room she had occupied on that far day of her first visit to Mrs. Owen, Sylvia had pondered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
at the time that
From this reading THE MAN OF SHADOWS The dome was a great blot against the stars when, shortly after eight o'clock that evening, Sylvia entered the capitol.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is not for us to know what passed in that still chamber between her and her friend; but it was the way of both women to meet the truth squarely.
