used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
for the reason that
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
bespangled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
intentionally conceived
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
a small house with a single story
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
Fyne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
Immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
and nothing more
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
by chance
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
on the contrary
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
reposefuladjective
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
transport commercially
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading To drift is the only reposeful sort of motion (ask any ship if it isn't) and therefore consistent with thoughtfulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was not sufficiently advanced for the stars to have paled; and the earth seemed to me more profoundly asleep--perhaps because I was alone now.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I became conscious of a languid, exhausted embarrassment, bowed to Mrs. Fyne, and went out of the cottage to be confronted outside its door by the bespangled, cruel revelation of the Immensity of the Universe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not having Fyne with me to set the pace I let myself drift, rather than walk, in the direction of the farmhouse.
an affirmative
From this reading Mrs. Fyne looked away weary and sombre, and Fyne said "Yes" impulsively, and then qualified the affirmative by the quaint statement: "To a certain extent."
