used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But "Speed" eats up a person's power of wondering.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
the act of departing
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading But "Speed" eats up a person's power of wondering.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Sometimes she wondered what had happened to Rachel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
lethargicadjectiveUS /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
deficient in alertness or activity
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
not any; not one
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading But "Speed" eats up a person's power of wondering.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But "Speed" eats up a person's power of wondering.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Sometimes she wondered what had happened to Rachel.
Rachel'snounUS /ˈreɪtʃəlz/
possessive form of “rachel” — (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she wondered what had happened to Rachel.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
move hurridly
From this reading But "Speed" eats up a person's power of wondering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She could see no promise of escape, and lethargic time gradually faded the colors of her dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But "Speed" eats up a person's power of wondering.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sometimes she wondered what had happened to Rachel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The flame of holy discontent which had blazed for a while in her soul threatened to go out.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Sometimes she wondered what had happened to Rachel.
showing curiosity
From this reading But "Speed" eats up a person's power of wondering.
Yetta
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From this reading LIFE CALLS In the months that followed Rachel's departure Yetta began to lose hope.
