used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
any thing at all
From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
depressingly dark
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
go away from a place
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
Linda
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From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
lindens
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From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
and nothing more
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
by chance
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
a human being
From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
poplars
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From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
a just detectable amount
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
Traunberg
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From this reading The gloomy Traunberg lindens are far behind them, only show as a dark spot on the horizon.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The carriage rolls on between gigantic poplars; the sun has set and the shadows have vanished with it.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
which person or people
From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Do not be harsh," he whispers, reproachfully, perhaps with a trace of impatience.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Linda is not a person who will learn anything from women."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, I will leave that to you," she replies, coldly, almost irritably.
