used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Still there are curiosities which will arise.
awakensverbUS /əˈweɪkənz/
third-person singular of “awaken” — cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It was not the first time that she had speculated concerning their life.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Still there are curiosities which will arise.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not the first time that she had speculated concerning their life.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not the first time that she had speculated concerning their life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was not the first time that she had speculated concerning their life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
not any; not one
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the first time that she had speculated concerning their life.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not the first time that she had speculated concerning their life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading It was not the first time that she had speculated concerning their life.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still there are curiosities which will arise.
carry out
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not the first time that she had speculated concerning their life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still there are curiosities which will arise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not the first time that she had speculated concerning their life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was natural that this occurrence should take a great hold of the girl’s mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A life which one has always lived, indeed, the conditions of which have been familiar and inevitable since childhood, is not a matter which awakens questions in the mind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Still there are curiosities which will arise.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading However extraordinary its conditions may be, they are natural--they are life to the young soul which has had no choice in the matter.
