used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
anew
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
in addition
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
DISOBEDIENCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
the failure to obey
From this reading MAUDE'S DISOBEDIENCE.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
Hartledon
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From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And Lord Hartledon?
MAUDE'S
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From this reading MAUDE'S DISOBEDIENCE.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
obliteratesverbUS /əˈblɪtəreɪts/
third-person singular of “obliterate” — mark for deletion, rub off, or erase
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
soothesverbUS /suːðz/
third-person singular of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
(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 Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Time obliterates as well as soothes; and Lady Hartledon had almost forgotten the circumstances which had perplexed and troubled her, for nothing more had come of them.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading But for a certain restlessness, a hectic flush and a worn frame, betraying that the inward fever was not quenched, a startled movement if approached or spoken to unexpectedly, it might be thought that he also was at rest.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
a late time of life
From this reading Again the months went on, it may almost be said the years, and little took place worthy of record.
