aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
(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 Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Marcella was almost incredibly happy and so was Louis.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marcella was almost incredibly happy and so was Louis.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading So she hid everything from him, arranging all details with Mrs. Twist who promised to "see her through it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading For nearly five months peace stole round Castle Lashcairn.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
true confidential information
From this reading So she hid everything from him, arranging all details with Mrs. Twist who promised to "see her through it."
divisible by two
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading So she hid everything from him, arranging all details with Mrs. Twist who promised to "see her through it."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For nearly five months peace stole round Castle Lashcairn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nearly five months peace stole round Castle Lashcairn.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So she hid everything from him, arranging all details with Mrs. Twist who promised to "see her through it."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Marcella was almost incredibly happy and so was Louis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading So she hid everything from him, arranging all details with Mrs. Twist who promised to "see her through it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading Marcella was almost incredibly happy and so was Louis.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
Lashcairn
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From this reading For nearly five months peace stole round Castle Lashcairn.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
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 Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Marcella was almost incredibly happy and so was Louis.
engage in
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
Marcella
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From this reading Marcella was almost incredibly happy and so was Louis.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For nearly five months peace stole round Castle Lashcairn.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly five months peace stole round Castle Lashcairn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading For nearly five months peace stole round Castle Lashcairn.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading So she hid everything from him, arranging all details with Mrs. Twist who promised to "see her through it."
rakedverbUS /reɪkt/
past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading For nearly five months peace stole round Castle Lashcairn.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So she hid everything from him, arranging all details with Mrs. Twist who promised to "see her through it."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marcella was almost incredibly happy and so was Louis.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading For nearly five months peace stole round Castle Lashcairn.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So she hid everything from him, arranging all details with Mrs. Twist who promised to "see her through it."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
tirednessnounUS /ˈtaɪərdnɪs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
TwistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marcella was almost incredibly happy and so was Louis.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
at the time that
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
which person or people
From this reading So she hid everything from him, arranging all details with Mrs. Twist who promised to "see her through it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Even when, as time went on, she really began to feel tired and unable to work with him, she fought her tiredness indignantly; she was terrified lest he should get "raked up" and go along to the hotel for solace.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading Mrs. Twist and Marcella held long consultations about the baby, but Marcella, afraid of worrying Louis, tried to make him forget all about it.
