used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading There were many associations with Horace at Kingdon Hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were many associations with Horace at Kingdon Hall.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
Bettina's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
wanted intensely
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There were many associations with Horace at Kingdon Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
Kingdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were many associations with Horace at Kingdon Hall.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
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 There were many associations with Horace at Kingdon Hall.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
Parlett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many associations with Horace at Kingdon Hall.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now, however, she had nothing to do but to think and to become acquainted with her new possessions, the latter occupation being a strong stimulus to the former.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was extraordinary how many things that he had told her in connection with this place came back to her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many associations with Horace at Kingdon Hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The thought of Horace always brought a sense of pain and spiritual discomfort to her, which she instinctively desired to shake off; and in the restless whirl of London life, which left her little time for thought of any kind, she had not much difficulty in doing so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Bettina's talk with Parlett had set her mind to working very actively in a direction in which she had not allowed it to stray before.
