used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her mind seemed more satisfied than it had ever been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her mind seemed more satisfied than it had ever been before.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
at any time
From this reading Her mind seemed more satisfied than it had ever been before.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
hypocritesnounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪts/
plural of “hypocrite” — a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
irrationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræʃənəl/
not consistent with or using reason
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
the force of workers available
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind seemed more satisfied than it had ever been before.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
MOLLY'SnounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her mind seemed more satisfied than it had ever been before.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Her mind seemed more satisfied than it had ever been before.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her mind seemed more satisfied than it had ever been before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOLLY'S LETTER TO HER MOTHER There followed after that night a quite new experience for Molly.
uncultivatedadjective
(of land or fields) not prepared for raising crops
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the upheaval of an utterly uncultivated side of her nature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was astonished to find that she had religious instincts, and that, instead of feeling that these instincts were foolish and irrational--a lower part of her nature,--they now seemed quite curiously rational and established in possession of her faculties.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She did not know in what she believed, but she felt a different view of life in which men seemed less utterly mean, and women less of hypocrites.
