used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
(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 But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frantic suspense, frozen horror, and the rest are now a whirling memory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The Flight of Parson Lolly (There ended my diary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
discernmentnounUS /dɪˈsɝːn.mənt/
The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
else
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From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The Flight of Parson Lolly (There ended my diary.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The Flight of Parson Lolly (There ended my diary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
FranticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Frantic suspense, frozen horror, and the rest are now a whirling memory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Frantic suspense, frozen horror, and the rest are now a whirling memory.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
intense and profound fear
From this reading Frantic suspense, frozen horror, and the rest are now a whirling memory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
instantaneousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
occurring with no delay
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
Lebetwood
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From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
LollynounUS /ˈlɑːli/
informal terms for money
From this reading The Flight of Parson Lolly (There ended my diary.
maelstromnounUS /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river; a state of confused turmoil.
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Frantic suspense, frozen horror, and the rest are now a whirling memory.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Flight of Parson Lolly (There ended my diary.
easily agitated
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
not any; not one
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Flight of Parson Lolly (There ended my diary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Flight of Parson Lolly (There ended my diary.
Paula
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From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Frantic suspense, frozen horror, and the rest are now a whirling memory.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Frantic suspense, frozen horror, and the rest are now a whirling memory.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Flight of Parson Lolly (There ended my diary.
ThenceforthadverbUS /ˌðenˈsfɔːrθ/
from that time on
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Flight of Parson Lolly (There ended my diary.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thenceforth I was to be like a man in a maelstrom.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Frantic suspense, frozen horror, and the rest are now a whirling memory.
which person or people
From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
whoever
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From this reading But I hope, above all else, that whoever reads these lines may feel, as those who knew her did, the splendid nervous courage, the shrewd discernment, and the strange compassion and mercy, of Paula Lebetwood!)
in the company of; together with
From this reading And now that circumstances have stayed my hand from its task for weeks on end, I have no confidence that I can record with due proportion and emphasis events which seem to have been fantastic and instantaneous as dreams.
