used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After much thought upon the subject, Edmonia sent a little note to Dorothy.
(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 When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
Bannister's
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From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
Branton
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From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
BYRD'SnounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “byrd” — English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
Dorothy
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From this reading After much thought upon the subject, Edmonia sent a little note to Dorothy.
Edmonia
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From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
EVELYN
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From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
Evelyn's
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From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
only a very short time before
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
Kilgariff
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From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
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 When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After much thought upon the subject, Edmonia sent a little note to Dorothy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
make reference to
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After much thought upon the subject, Edmonia sent a little note to Dorothy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
a brief written record
From this reading After much thought upon the subject, Edmonia sent a little note to Dorothy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
a human being
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
only a very short time before
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After much thought upon the subject, Edmonia sent a little note to Dorothy.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
subconsciousadjectiveUS /səbˈkɑːnʃəs/
just below the level of consciousness
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading After much thought upon the subject, Edmonia sent a little note to Dorothy.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After much thought upon the subject, Edmonia sent a little note to Dorothy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
truthfulnessnounUS /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/
the quality of being truthful
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After much thought upon the subject, Edmonia sent a little note to Dorothy.
precisely as stated
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
VIGILnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
at the time that
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she went to Branton for her ten days’ visit, Evelyn herself scarcely knew why she wished thus to separate herself from Kilgariff; but she went with a subconscious determination to avoid all mention of his name.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She could hardly have adopted a surer means of revealing her state of mind to so wise and so experienced a woman as Edmonia.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
XXIXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading _The End of Evelyn’s Book._ XXIX EVELYN’S VIGIL EVELYN BYRD’S exceeding truthfulness of mind and soul made her a transparent person for loving eyes to look through, and Edmonia Bannister’s eyes were very loving ones for her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In it she wrote:— You have never said a word to me on the subject, Dorothy, but I am certain that you know what the situation is between Evelyn and Kilgariff.
