used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
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from one side of something to the other
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
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rid of obstructions
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
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accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
Dangeau
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From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
denunciationnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
a public act of denouncing
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
move gently or carefully
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
opinion or judgment
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to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
fervournoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
gleam or glow intermittently
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past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
gracingverbUS /ˈɡreɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
produced by a manufacturing process
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a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
and nothing more
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
Mlle
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
by chance
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
Rochambeaunoun
French general who commanded French troops in the American Revolution, notably at Yorktown (1725-1807)
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scriptnounUS /skrɪpt/
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
have in common
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
SinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
carry out
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At first, too, the strangeness of her situation had had its share in absorbing her mind, but now she was more at her ease, and began, as babies do, to take notice.
tranquillisingadjective
tending to soothe or tranquilize
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Certain it is that, having written as the heading of a chapter "Sins against Liberty," she fell to considering the nature of Liberty and wondering what might be these sins against it, which were treated of, as she began to perceive, in language theological in its fervour of denunciation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
showing curiosity
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading AN OFFER OF FRIENDSHIP It was some nights later that Mlle de Rochambeau, copying serenely according to her wont, came across something which made her eyes flash and her cheeks burn.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Custom had set its tranquillising seal upon her occupation, and perhaps a waking interest in Dangeau set her wondering about his work.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading So far she had written on without paying much heed to the matter before her, her pen pursuing a mechanical task, whilst her thought merely followed its clear, external form, gracing it with fine script and due punctuation.
