past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
Adelina
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From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
(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 It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SHE DEMANDS AN EXPLANATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
react verbally
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
DEMANDSnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading SHE DEMANDS AN EXPLANATION.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading SHE DEMANDS AN EXPLANATION.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
frustrateverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
Harold
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From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
How
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From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
the act of departing
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
as might be expected
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE DEMANDS AN EXPLANATION.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How her friends could feel that her pleasure was so much involved was more than she could determine.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
at the time that
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
which person or people
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading It all happened so naturally, with such an evident desire for her happiness and comfort that each time Adelina felt the inability to frustrate the plans of Harold and Mary.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Adelina asked, then added, without leaving time for an answer, "it is not quiet for me now."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why should I, who am always well, need change, when you two never go away?"
