used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
make calm or still
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
CONTINUESverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
well in the past; former
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
Dr
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From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
put on clothes
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
in a serious manner
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
exodusnounUS /ˈeksədəs/
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
five-o'clock
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From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
mid-afternoon
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From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
with low volume
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
not in physical motion
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There, in mid-afternoon, Dr. Lister sat alone, the dinner guests having departed to join the general exodus on the five-o'clock train.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
on a floor above
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
at the time that
From this reading Such periods of unhappiness as she had lived through that morning were followed by spaces of calm when a crust seemed to form over the grief which could still burn so fiercely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UTTERLY CONTINUES HIS SEARCH Hat and cane in hand and carrying under his arm the three old magazines which he contemplated from time to time so earnestly, Utterly ascended the steps of the Lister porch.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mrs. Lister had gone upstairs to change her black dress for one of lighter weight, and now sat quietly and happily beside her window.
