used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Constance Waring had not been enjoying herself in Bordighera.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
Bordighera
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From this reading Constance Waring had not been enjoying herself in Bordighera.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance Waring had not been enjoying herself in Bordighera.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Constance Waring had not been enjoying herself in Bordighera.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
GauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Constance Waring had not been enjoying herself in Bordighera.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Constance Waring had not been enjoying herself in Bordighera.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
impassionedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Constance Waring had not been enjoying herself in Bordighera.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Constance Waring had not been enjoying herself in Bordighera.
a brief written record
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
and nothing more
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
recurverbUS /rɪˈkɜːr/
happen or occur again
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The blank negative with which she had met his suit, the air of surprise, almost indignation, with which his impassioned appeal was received, confounded poor young Gaunt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
a special situation
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading Constance Waring had not been enjoying herself in Bordighera.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is late to recur to this, so much having passed in the meantime; but it really was the only thing of note that happened to her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He asked her, with a simplicity that sprang out of despair, “Did you not know then?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her amusement indeed came to an end with the highly exciting yet disagreeable scene which took place between herself and young Gaunt the day before he went away.
