used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
eagerly desirous
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
the two together, not just one
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
counterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
characterized by great determination
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
at any time
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
FRUITSnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
obtain
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
Kathleen
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From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
Kathleen's
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From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
come together
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
pretendernounUS /priˈtendər/
a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
an angry dispute
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
REPENTANCEnounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
replaceverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪs/
substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
not often
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
Torrance
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From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading In like manner, when a certain character has been assumed to gain a selfish end, if the counterfeit is discovered, the pretender ceases to act an unnatural part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
at the time that
From this reading When a mask has fallen off, the wearer seldom cares to replace it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was more than ever from home, and she knew less and less of the places and persons amongst which and whom he spent his time apart from her.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading John Torrance became in time less anxious to hide from Kathleen that he differed widely, both from her ideal and what he had determined to become after marriage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
a late time of life
From this reading FRUITS MEET FOR REPENTANCE THE four years which followed Kathleen's first quarrel with her husband were far from happy ones.
