used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
Arúna's
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From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
for the reason that
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
day-dreams
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From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
devotions
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From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
exigentadjectiveUS /ˈeksɪdʒənt/
demanding attention
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
faithsnounUS /feɪθs/
plural of “faith” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
formulatedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪtəd/
devised; developed according to an orderly plan
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
freeradjectiveUS /ˈfriːər/
comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
haloed
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From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
immediately past
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
ResidencynounUS /ˈrezɪdənsi/
the act of dwelling in a place
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
get by special effort
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here, secure from intrusion, she could devote the first and last hours of her day to meditation or prayer.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Oxford studies had confused a little, but not killed, the faith of her fathers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
a special situation
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
transformingverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
unwillingnesses
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From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not least among the joys of Arúna's return to the freer life of the Residency was her very own verandah balcony.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
in or at the place that
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
WILLIAM
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From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
willingnesses
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From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The deepest thing in our nature is this dumb region of the heart, where we dwell alone with our willingnesses and unwillingnesses, our faiths and our fears."--WILLIAM JAMES.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The real trouble was that too often, nowadays, that exigent heart of hers would intrude upon her sacred devotions, transforming them into day-dreams, haloed with a hope the more frankly formulated because she was of the East.
