abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
Arnault
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From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His presence meant hope for Madge, and Graydon was slightly surprised at his own indifference.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
commonplaces
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From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
DISPASSIONATEadjectiveUS /dɪˈspæʃənət/
unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
divisible by two
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
Graydon
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From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His presence meant hope for Madge, and Graydon was slightly surprised at his own indifference.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His presence meant hope for Madge, and Graydon was slightly surprised at his own indifference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading His presence meant hope for Madge, and Graydon was slightly surprised at his own indifference.
immediately past
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
for more time
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
Madge
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From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His presence meant hope for Madge, and Graydon was slightly surprised at his own indifference.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
not any; not one
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His presence meant hope for Madge, and Graydon was slightly surprised at his own indifference.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His presence meant hope for Madge, and Graydon was slightly surprised at his own indifference.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
cut with a saw
From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His presence meant hope for Madge, and Graydon was slightly surprised at his own indifference.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
not in physical motion
From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading His presence meant hope for Madge, and Graydon was slightly surprised at his own indifference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DISPASSIONATE LOVERS During the last moments of their drive Madge and Graydon were comparatively silent.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
Wildmere's
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From this reading As they approached the piazza, they saw that Arnault was still Miss Wildmere's devoted attendant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were passing dwellings, meeting strangers, and they could not, with the readiness of natures less finely organized, descend to commonplaces.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Each had abundant food for thought, while even Graydon now believed that he so truly understood Madge, and had so much in common with her, that words were no longer needed for companionship.
