used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
(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 Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His sensitiveness could not be long recovering, and everything would be as before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His sensitiveness could not be long recovering, and everything would be as before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His sensitiveness could not be long recovering, and everything would be as before.
the two together, not just one
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
brokenly
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From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
travel across or pass over
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
cuteadjectiveUS /kjuːt/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
endearingadjectiveUS /enˈdiːrɪŋ/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
Estelle
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From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading His sensitiveness could not be long recovering, and everything would be as before.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
Gerald
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From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
be the source of pain
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His sensitiveness could not be long recovering, and everything would be as before.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
not any; not one
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
an amount of time
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
by chance
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading His sensitiveness could not be long recovering, and everything would be as before.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
sensitivenessnounUS /ˈsensətɪvnəs/
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
From this reading His sensitiveness could not be long recovering, and everything would be as before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
slumbers
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From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Aurora had been half prepared for his staying away all Saturday; but having been justified in that, she the more confidently looked for him on Sunday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
three-times-a-day
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From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
male cat
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
undiversifiedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/
not diversified
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
unenhanced
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From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
unpremeditatedadjective
not prepared or planned in advance
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No odor of tobacco smoke in the air, no cane in the corner; Tom on his way to America, Gerald hurt or cross or both.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Aurora, of the excellent three-times-a-day appetite, Aurora of the good sound slumbers, picked at her food and slept brokenly for part of a week at that period, such was her impatience at the dragging length of time, the emptiness of time, undiversified and unenhanced by the presence in her house of any man devoted to her.
at the time that
From this reading But, the ladies agreed, when Aurora had told Estelle the latest about Gerald, her refusal could not possibly occasion a cessation of relations, since his offer, chivalrous and unpremeditated, had been at most a cute and endearing exhibition of character.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His sensitiveness could not be long recovering, and everything would be as before.
