used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
anew
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
Clytie
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From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading In her daily intercourse with Kent her nature expanded.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
disillusions
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From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
dormantadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːrmənt/
in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading In her daily intercourse with Kent her nature expanded.
far-away
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From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
imperceptiblyadverbUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbli/
in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
located inward
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading In her daily intercourse with Kent her nature expanded.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading In her daily intercourse with Kent her nature expanded.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
the act of departing
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In her daily intercourse with Kent her nature expanded.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
repugnances
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From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
self-development
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From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Yet influences had remained, impulses had been awakened, that could not again lie dormant; knowledge had come to her that could not lapse into oblivion, leaving no trace behind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
unrealisable
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From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading It lost imperceptibly that vein of hardness which her struggle for self-development had fostered, and the disillusions and repugnances of her marriage had gradually been strengthening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her marriage sometimes appeared to Clytie as a far-away episode, a kind of dream state in which she had been invested with a strange, unrealisable personality.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
but in spite of that
From this reading Two years passed, outwardly uneventful, yet momentous in the development of inner life.
