used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
anticlimaxnoun
a disappointing decline after a previous rise
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Excitement had prevented her from realizing it at first.
Danver
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From this reading Nicholas Danver would give a tea-party.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Excitement had prevented her from realizing it at first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Excitement had prevented her from realizing it at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Excitement had prevented her from realizing it at first.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nicholas Danver would give a tea-party.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Excitement had prevented her from realizing it at first.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Excitement had prevented her from realizing it at first.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
ludicrousness
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From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
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 THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Nicholas Danver would give a tea-party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Excitement had prevented her from realizing it at first.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Excitement had prevented her from realizing it at first.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
tea-party
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From this reading Nicholas Danver would give a tea-party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
a special situation
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
up to a particular time
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
TRIFLESnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
trivialitynounUS /ˌtrɪviˈælətiː/
the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
Trix
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From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE IMPORTANCE OF TRIFLES It was not till a good many hours later that the anticlimax of the recent situation struck Trix.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the excitement of what the thing stood for, she had overlooked the utter triviality of the thing itself.
at the time that
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, later, the two separated themselves in a measure, and she looked at the thing as apart from what it indicated, the ludicrousness of it struck her with astounding force.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nicholas Danver would give a tea-party.
