used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
Althea's
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From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
Digby
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From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
dimmest
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From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
effaced
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From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
divisible by two
From this reading She had no time for self-doubt or self-reproach, no time even for self-consciousness.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
Gerald
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From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
and nothing more
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no time for self-doubt or self-reproach, no time even for self-consciousness.
no person; not anyone
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
and nothing more
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had no time for self-doubt or self-reproach, no time even for self-consciousness.
a human being
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading She had no time for self-doubt or self-reproach, no time even for self-consciousness.
self-doubtnoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no time for self-doubt or self-reproach, no time even for self-consciousness.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Althea's self-reproach, her self-doubt and melancholy, had been effaced by the arrival of Gerald Digby, and, at that epoch of her life, did not return at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Franklin had faded into the dimmest possible distance; she was only just aware that he was there and that Helen seemed, kindly, to let him talk a good deal to her.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She could not think of Franklin, she could not think of herself, she could think of nobody but one person, for her whole being was absorbed in the thought of Gerald Digby and in the consciousness of the situation that his coming had created.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Franklin had all his time free for sitting with Helen under the trees.
