used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
(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 Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And deeper still, and deeper still Repentance come too late, too late!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
ay
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From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And deeper still, and deeper still Repentance come too late, too late!"
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading And deeper still, and deeper still Repentance come too late, too late!"
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
an act that fails
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
griefs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
immediately past
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And deeper still, and deeper still Repentance come too late, too late!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
Monkton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
not any; not one
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
and nothing more
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
palatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
RepentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading And deeper still, and deeper still Repentance come too late, too late!"
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
be standing; be upright
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
not in physical motion
From this reading And deeper still, and deeper still Repentance come too late, too late!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And deeper still, and deeper still Repentance come too late, too late!"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "But there are griefs, ay, griefs as deep; The friendship turned to hate.
unrealitynounUS /ˌʌnriˈæləti/
the quality possessed by something that is unreal
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading No pleasant flavor is on her mental palate; there is only a vague feeling of failure and a dislike to looking into things--to analyze matters as they stand.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Joyce, on the whole, had not enjoyed last night's dance at the Court.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barbara had been there, and she had gone home with her and Monkton after it, and on waking this morning a sense of unreality, of dissatisfaction, is all that comes to her.
