used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
Adela
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From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
anew
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
club-stories
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From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
digestverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
a particular point in time
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
newnessnounUS /ˈnuːnəs/
the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
and nothing more
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
cut with a saw
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading SONG.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
precisely as stated
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading But this dismay lasted for a moment only; for I saw that Adela was deeply interested, again wearing the look that indicates abstracted thought and feeling.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I confess I was a little dismayed to find what a solemn turn the club-stories had taken.
which person or people
From this reading But she seemed able to mark, learn, and inwardly digest it, for she had the appearance of one who is stilled by the strange newness of her thoughts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I said to myself: "This is very different mental fare from what you have been used to, Adela."
