used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She seemed to sink back to a world of misery and of hopeless effort.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading ‘He has forgotten,’ she said to herself always.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She seemed to sink back to a world of misery and of hopeless effort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She seemed to sink back to a world of misery and of hopeless effort.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading ‘He has forgotten,’ she said to herself always.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘He has forgotten,’ she said to herself always.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘He has forgotten,’ she said to herself always.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading ‘He has forgotten,’ she said to herself always.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading She seemed to sink back to a world of misery and of hopeless effort.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
for more time
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading She seemed to sink back to a world of misery and of hopeless effort.
not any; not one
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘He has forgotten,’ she said to herself always.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to sink back to a world of misery and of hopeless effort.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading She seemed to sink back to a world of misery and of hopeless effort.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The change from the glare of lights and the clamour of voices to the darkness of the streets and her own solitude reminded her how little that triumph meant to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE END OF THE STORY “She had come out of the theatre with her victory fresh upon her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She seemed to sink back to a world of misery and of hopeless effort.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The purpose of her work, that she might be worthy of her lover; the purpose of her suffering, that he might not suffer, guided her no longer.
