used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
the state of being absent
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Constance bent over her to give her the cooling water which she had fetched her.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
of short duration or distance
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading Constance bent over her to give her the cooling water which she had fetched her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
else
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From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Constance bent over her to give her the cooling water which she had fetched her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
set up or found
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
Giles
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From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Constance bent over her to give her the cooling water which she had fetched her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
HumilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
go away from a place
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
dependable
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
up to a particular time
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
Tilley
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From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
Tilley's
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From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
precisely as stated
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stout Hearts and Sad Ones Constance turned away from the boys feeling that, till the trouble hanging over Giles was settled, waking or sleeping she could think of nothing else.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Constance bent over her to give her the cooling water which she had fetched her.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
at the time that
From this reading When she reached the community house she forgot it, nor did it come to her as more than a deeper shadow on the universal darkness for weeks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Constance bent over her to give her the cooling water which she had fetched her.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She found that during her brief absence Edward Tilley's wife had died; she had known that she was desperately ill, but the end had come suddenly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Edward Tilley himself was almost through with his struggle, and this would leave Humility, herself a very sick child, quite alone, for she had come in her cousins' care.
