used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His humiliation and her failure as fairy godmother brought her a pang of disappointment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His humiliation and her failure as fairy godmother brought her a pang of disappointment.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
CanonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
Chisely
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From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading His humiliation and her failure as fairy godmother brought her a pang of disappointment.
the act of consuming food
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
the organ of sight
From this reading So, while there was a smile on her lip for the Canon and his friends, there was a tear in her eye for Joyce.
opinion or judgment
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
an act that fails
From this reading His humiliation and her failure as fairy godmother brought her a pang of disappointment.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading His humiliation and her failure as fairy godmother brought her a pang of disappointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
set up or found
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So, while there was a smile on her lip for the Canon and his friends, there was a tear in her eye for Joyce.
Fulminster
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From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading His humiliation and her failure as fairy godmother brought her a pang of disappointment.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading His humiliation and her failure as fairy godmother brought her a pang of disappointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
Joyce'snounUS /ˈdʒɔɪsɪz/
possessive form of “joyce” — influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
immediately past
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
the literary culture
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading So, while there was a smile on her lip for the Canon and his friends, there was a tear in her eye for Joyce.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, while there was a smile on her lip for the Canon and his friends, there was a tear in her eye for Joyce.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading His humiliation and her failure as fairy godmother brought her a pang of disappointment.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading So, while there was a smile on her lip for the Canon and his friends, there was a tear in her eye for Joyce.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, while there was a smile on her lip for the Canon and his friends, there was a tear in her eye for Joyce.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading So, while there was a smile on her lip for the Canon and his friends, there was a tear in her eye for Joyce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So, while there was a smile on her lip for the Canon and his friends, there was a tear in her eye for Joyce.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
Winstanley
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From this reading She had spent four days at Fulminster, the guest of Mrs. Winstanley, and found herself somewhat lost among the very decorous society of which Canon Chisely was a leading member.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And while she was scanning the social heavens in half pathetic search of her bearings, Joyce’s letters had arrived, with their tidings of catastrophe and exile.
Yvonne
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From this reading While Joyce was straining his eyes through the darkness for the last sight of land and eating out his heart in bitter regrets, Yvonne was busily engaged at Fulminster in rehearsing for the next day’s concert.
