used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
the state of being absent
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
Alice
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From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
being joined in close association
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
the first light of day
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
Eberstein
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From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
a young female
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
held dear
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
engage in
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
Montrose
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From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
absolutely essential
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
and nothing more
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
having a point
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
self-reliantadjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
single-handedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪd/
unsupported by other people
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
SparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
Tremore
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From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
being of use or service
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Each human being, he declared, must learn to become a centre of power, depending on God alone for help, since only in this way can such a one develop the necessary strength to act as a useful servant of Christ.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The strain to which she had been subjected demanded removal from surroundings so intimately connected with the ordeal, and meanwhile Tremore could be safely left in charge of the housekeeper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAWN For six months after the death of her father Alice travelled abroad, with Mrs. Sparrow as her chaperon and companion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the doctor pointed out that absence would make Alice more self-reliant, since she would have to deal single-handed with her sorrow, unaided by her lover's sympathy and companionship.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was with some reluctance that Montrose agreed to the Continental tour, which had been suggested by Eberstein, as it parted him for half a year from the girl he loved.
