used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
(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 Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
Barbara
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From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
breakdownnounUS /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
Casterley's
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From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
DownsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
to come or go into
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
groynes
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From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
conformity or harmony
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
Miltoun
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From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
absolutely essential
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
relieve from
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
steel-like
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From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
summer-house
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From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
carry out
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The two spent their time in a little summer-house close to the sea; lying out on the beach under the groynes; and, as Miltoun grew stronger, motoring and walking on the Downs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, having begun to take an interest in his food, he was allowed to travel on the seventh day to Sea House in charge of Barbara.
look attentively
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To Barbara, keeping a close watch, he seemed tranquilly enough drinking in from Nature what was necessary to restore balance after the struggle, and breakdown of the past weeks.
belonging to which person
From this reading Miltoun, whose constitution, had the steel-like quality of Lady Casterley's, had a very rapid convalescence.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she could never get rid of a queer feeling that he was not really there at all; to look at him was like watching an uninhabited house that was waiting for someone to enter.
