used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
anew
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
(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 She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
Everard
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From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
communicated in words
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
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 She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
Forrest
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From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
hintingverbUS /ˈhɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
an opening into or through something
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
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From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
Josephine
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From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
immediately past
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
a full supply
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
pokyadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊki/
wasting time
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
with low volume
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
on the contrary
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
RegisterverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
Rossie
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From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
Rossie's
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From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
Rothsay
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From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
the season of growth
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
precisely as stated
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
at the time that
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
in or at the place that
From this reading When she left Florida she did not return to Rothsay, where she knew she was looked upon with distrust by the better class.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was a _dull, poky hole_, she said, and she should enjoy herself better traveling, so she traveled from place to place during the summer and autumn, and in the winter went again to Florida,—but early in the spring she came back to the Forrest House, where she lived very quietly, and seemed to shun rather than court society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading She, too, knew of Rossie’s failing health, for she heard often from the doctor, and she expressed so much anxiety for her to Beatrice and Everard, hinting that they did not know the worst, that their fears were increased, and suspense was growing intolerable, when, at last, one morning in May, the mail brought to Everard the _American Register_ from Paris, directed in a hand he had never seen before.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It had been a long, dreary year to Everard, and when the anniversary came round of the day when Rossie sailed, it seemed to him that he had lived in that year more than a hundred lives.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, in a business point of view he had been very prosperous, and money was beginning to be more plenty with him than formerly, though he could not lay by much, for Josephine made heavy demands upon him.
