used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
how long something has existed
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
bledverbUS /bled/
inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
evanishment
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From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
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 George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
on one occasion
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
oppressingverbUS /əˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
the possibility of future success
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
saddeningverbUS /ˈsædənɪŋ/
-ing form of “sadden” — make unhappy
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
Selby
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From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
SELBYS
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From this reading THE SELBYS.
not often
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
skinning
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From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
not in physical motion
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SELBYS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife and he, each in pity to the other, seldom spoke of it, and therefore there appeared a skinning over or partial healing to have come; but it still bled inwardly, saddening, and oppressing with unspoken grief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading It was an old wound now, that sudden evanishment of the sweetest blossom which had shone upon their lives.
a late time of life
From this reading George Selby was notified at once, of course, that the inquiry into his child's disappearance had suddenly and unexpectedly revived itself, after so many years, with the prospect of solving the mystery, if not of restoring the lost one.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In the fifteen years of their bereavement his wife had been brought down from youth and strength and beauty to premature old age.
