used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
any thing at all
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
circumscribedadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd/
subject to limits or subjected to limits
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
espionagenounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
Indiamannoun
a large sailing ship that was engaged in the British trade with India
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
something that is lost
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
an old word for “no”
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
PAULINEadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
purestadjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrəst/
superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
REPENTSverbUS /rɪˈpents/
third-person singular of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
Runö
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
safety'snounUS /ˈseɪftiz/
possessive form of “safety” — the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The loss of her memory had ceased to trouble the Princess: nay, she was now apprehensive lest the revelation consequent upon its recovery should cause a return to her former life.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
voyagersnounUS /ˈvɔɪɪdʒərz/
plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These walks were necessarily circumscribed, but, as Pauline remarked, they suffered far less hardship in that respect than the voyagers on the deck of an East Indiaman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PAULINE REPENTS A month passed, during which Runö remained untroubled by visits from police or soldiery, nor did anything occur to create a suspicion that the isle was under espionage.
Wilfrid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This month had been a time of the purest happiness both to Marie and to Wilfrid.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Their intercourse was not confined to the walls of the castle; they went out daily, keeping, for safety’s sake, to the woods and never venturing within sight of the shore.
