used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For the first time, after many years, Falkner was alone.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For the first time, after many years, Falkner was alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading True, he was so in Greece; but there he had an object.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (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 The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, he was so in Greece; but there he had an object.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
deem to be
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
dearly loved
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
FalknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time, after many years, Falkner was alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time, after many years, Falkner was alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading True, he was so in Greece; but there he had an object.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For the first time, after many years, Falkner was alone.
not any; not one
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading True, he was so in Greece; but there he had an object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
rejoinverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪn/
join again
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading True, he was so in Greece; but there he had an object.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time, after many years, Falkner was alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he was so in Greece; but there he had an object.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, however, in no hurry to rejoin her, as he was taught to consider a temporary separation from him as important to her convalescence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The change of air and scene restored her so speedily, that his anxieties were of short duration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Falkner had parted with his dear adopted child under a strong excitement of fear concerning her health.
a late time of life
From this reading For the first time, after many years, Falkner was alone.
