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plural of “absence” — the state of being absent

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

(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 One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

any thing at all

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

without stop or interruption

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

divisible by two

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

set up or found

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

immediately past

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

and nothing more

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

a particular point in time

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

not any; not one

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

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From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

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From this reading For Clyde was now hopelessly enamored of Sondra and by no means to be changed, or moved even, by anything in connection with Roberta.

in the near future

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

not in physical motion

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading And although she complained at times, or pleaded, or merely contented herself with quite silent and not always obvious "blues," still these same affected no real modification or improvement.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Sondra was too wonderful!

without warning or announcement

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For exactly as before, though with the usual insistence afterward that there was no real help for it, there continued to be these same last moment changes of plan and unannounced absences.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading One of the things that Roberta soon found was that her intuitive notions in regard to all this were not without speedy substantiation.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Sondra was too wonderful!