used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARGARET AGAIN A WANDERER.
anew
From this reading MARGARET AGAIN A WANDERER.
(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 She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
battle-field
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From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Heavily pass the days, and October's brown era came sighing down to strip the trees.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Heavily pass the days, and October's brown era came sighing down to strip the trees.
put or send forth
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Heavily pass the days, and October's brown era came sighing down to strip the trees.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Heavily pass the days, and October's brown era came sighing down to strip the trees.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
Hautville
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From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
Juliana
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From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
immediately past
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
MARGARET
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From this reading MARGARET AGAIN A WANDERER.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
be obedient to
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
October'snounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbərz/
possessive form of “october” — the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Heavily pass the days, and October's brown era came sighing down to strip the trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
go across or through
From this reading Heavily pass the days, and October's brown era came sighing down to strip the trees.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Heavily pass the days, and October's brown era came sighing down to strip the trees.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Heavily pass the days, and October's brown era came sighing down to strip the trees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Heavily pass the days, and October's brown era came sighing down to strip the trees.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
Walsingham
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From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
WANDERERnounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading MARGARET AGAIN A WANDERER.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Juliana was having her last ball at Hautville Park before her visitors should throng back to the city for the opening season, and for the second time she insisted upon her companion being present.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was so determined to have her way that Margaret had perforce to obey, all unconscious of the trap which was making ready for her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Heavily passed the days of Margaret Walsingham, having, as we know, that secret apprehension on her mind which the vision of the battle-field had cast, and waiting with sick anxiety for news from the war, which might explain to her what that vision might mean.
