used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
anew
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
(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 CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
react verbally
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
for the reason that
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
CONFIDENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
the act of departing
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
Dorothea
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From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
a young female
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
a social unit living together
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
Imogene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
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 Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
the force of workers available
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
many times at short intervals
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
by chance
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
cut with a saw
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
Stanchfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was no answer to their problem, but this common secret brought a close intimacy between the two.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
Val
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Imogene, looking back upon the days of her girlhood, regarded the life about her with the kindly eyes of that romantic time.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading It was not to be wondered at that the girl should find her heart drawn to this gentle, white-haired little lady; and the elder woman, perhaps because of her past memories, took a special interest in the child of her old friend.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Indeed the love affairs of the young people she knew seemed to interest her more than the momentous events that were happening in the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading CONFIDENCES It was many months before Dorothea saw Val Tracy again and in the quiet days that followed the departure of all the men in the May household, she and Miss Imogene often speculated over what had happened to young Larry Stanchfield.
