used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
(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 Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
CARETTE
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From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
circumstanced
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From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
FallanounUS /ˈfælə/
Spanish composer and pianist (1876-1946)
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
HOW
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From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
Jeanne
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From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
not one, and not any
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
the rays of the sun
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
tenderest
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From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading HOW CARETTE CAME BY HER GOLDEN BRIDGE And Carette-- I recall her in those days in a thousand different circumstances, and always like the sunlight or the lightning, gleaming, sparkling, flashing.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
vagariesnounUS /ˈveɪɡəriz/
plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her quick changes and childish vagaries kept one, at all events, very much alive and in a state of constant expectation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For she could be as steadily radiant as the one and as unexpectedly fickle as the other, and I do not know that I liked her any the less on that account, though truly it made her none too easy to deal with at times.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And whenever I think of her I thank God for Jeanne Falla, and all that that wisest and sharpest and tenderest of women was able to do for her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For, you see, Carette was peculiarly circumstanced, and might have gone to waste but for her aunt Jeanne.
