used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
(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 Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
Elaine
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From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
the act of departing
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
and nothing more
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
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 When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
numbingadjectiveUS /ˈnʌmɪŋ/
causing numbness or insensitivity
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
on one occasion
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elaine could have done nothing to stop him, had her entire future depended on her making the effort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Nash strolled leisurely off, lighting another cigar as he went.
at the time that
From this reading When she understood that he had left her, and had passed out of sight, and that she was alone, oblivious of her smart hat and pretty frock, she sank down on to the grass, just where she was, and hid her face in her hands.
in or at the place that
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed she only dimly realized that he was going; something seemed to be pressing on her brain, and numbing it; until all at once the pressure lightened, and, with a start, she perceived that he had gone.
showing curiosity
From this reading For a second or two she stood staring about her on all sides, as if, just roused out of sleep, she was wondering where she was.
