used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
FelicianounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
an established custom
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading This was inevitable.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
Katherine
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From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
a particular point in time
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
Raine
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From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
simpleradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpələr/
comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In fact, Felicia had dreaded the first confidential talk as much as she dreaded the arrival of Raine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was inevitable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The hours that they spent together at first, passed outwardly as pleasantly as before.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading |From the moment of mutual revelation, the relations between Katherine and Felicia underwent a change, not the less appreciable for being subtle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was inevitable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But these things are infinitely simpler than we are apt to imagine, by reason of the mere habit of human intercourse.
