used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
anew
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
ALLY'SnounUS /əˈlaɪz/
possessive form of “ally” — a friendly nation
From this reading ALLY’S SECRET.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
the act of departing
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — 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 It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
others
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From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
Penton
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From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
Rochford's
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From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading ALLY’S SECRET.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact she did not keep it at all.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
not in physical motion
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Penton after a long silence began again to talk a little about the new house.
precisely as stated
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
at the time that
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was very highly strung at first while the excitement of Rochford’s departure and of Sir Edward’s encounter with him was still in the air, but by degrees this died away, and a sense of increased serenity, of greater hope, released their souls from that bondage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The others were very anxious, lost in their thoughts, their minds all quivering with anxiety and hope and fear, but still there were moments when the tension relaxed a little.
