used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
the act of departing
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
wanted intensely
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
divisible by two
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
only a very short time before
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
and nothing more
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
Owen'snounUS /ˈoʊənz/
possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After a few days, indeed, it came into my romantic mind that there might be another interpretation of her behaviour on that occasion, one I hardly dared even to dream of, so much was it what I desired.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In those days we slipped back more or less into our former friendship, and I tried to feel that it was just the same.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet something of the old freedom had gone, and I could not forget what Katherine had said to me the night before Owen’s departure.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether Katherine attributed Owen’s sudden departure to me or not, but I think it extremely probable that she did, although she never mentioned it.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet we sometimes spoke of Owen himself during the days that followed.
