used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEING A CHAPTER OF TRIFLES.
Abby
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From this reading THE Abby disappeared!
(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 My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It is astonishing how well everybody bore his departure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading BEING A CHAPTER OF TRIFLES.
cause to be bored
From this reading It is astonishing how well everybody bore his departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading BEING A CHAPTER OF TRIFLES.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
the act of departing
From this reading It is astonishing how well everybody bore his departure.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE Abby disappeared!
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
every person
From this reading It is astonishing how well everybody bore his departure.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
Gerald
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From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is astonishing how well everybody bore his departure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
how
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From this reading It is astonishing how well everybody bore his departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
irrefragable
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From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is astonishing how well everybody bore his departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is astonishing how well everybody bore his departure.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEING A CHAPTER OF TRIFLES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
only a very short time before
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
not often
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
smoothnessnounUS /ˈsmuːðnəs/
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Abby disappeared!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
a just detectable amount
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
TRIFLESnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading BEING A CHAPTER OF TRIFLES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is astonishing how well everybody bore his departure.
in or at the place that
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
which person or people
From this reading Gerald, who, occupied solely in rural sports or rustic loves, seldom mingled in the festivities of the house, was equally silent on the subject.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading My mother scarcely spoke on the subject; but along the irrefragable smoothness of her temperament all things glided without resistance to their course, or trace where they had been.
