used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Friendly Compact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading She had hastily packed a few indispensable articles in a valise which she carried in her hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had hastily packed a few indispensable articles in a valise which she carried in her hand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
CompactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading A Friendly Compact.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
DodgernounUS /ˈdɑːdʒər/
a shifty deceptive person
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
divisible by two
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She had hastily packed a few indispensable articles in a valise which she carried in her hand.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
set up or found
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A Friendly Compact.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
depressingly dark
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had hastily packed a few indispensable articles in a valise which she carried in her hand.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She had hastily packed a few indispensable articles in a valise which she carried in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading She had hastily packed a few indispensable articles in a valise which she carried in her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
immediately past
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
a particular point in time
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading She had hastily packed a few indispensable articles in a valise which she carried in her hand.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
sundering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
the rays of the sun
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
carry out
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading She had hastily packed a few indispensable articles in a valise which she carried in her hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
at the time that
From this reading She had never anticipated such a sundering of home ties, and even now she found it difficult to realize that the moment had come when her life was to be rent in twain, and the sunlight of prosperity was to be darkened and obscured by a gloomy and uncertain future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had hastily packed a few indispensable articles in a valise which she carried in her hand.
a late time of life
From this reading Florence, as she stepped on the sidewalk, turned, and fixed a last sad look on the house that had been her home for so many years.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his hand.
