afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
(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 They were all to be amused and to be happy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading They were all to be amused and to be happy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were all to be amused and to be happy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were all to be amused and to be happy.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
Edmund
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From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
Edmund's
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From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
Grosse
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From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They were all to be amused and to be happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
INTERLUDEnounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
engage in
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
term of address for a man
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
the rays of the sun
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all to be amused and to be happy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were all to be amused and to be happy.
ulterioradjectiveUS /əlˈtɪriər/
lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading But sometimes, quite unforeseen, when all the weather signs are contrary, there come intervals of sunshine in our hearts, in spite of any circumstances and the most uninteresting surroundings.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all to be amused and to be happy.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
at the time that
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is no knowing when an interlude of happiness will come in life; it is not enough to make out perfect plans, the best fail us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Edmund Grosse had most distinctly made up his mind that during those weeks he would not betray any ulterior motive whatever.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading AN INTERLUDE OF HAPPINESS An interlude of happiness, six weeks of almost uninterrupted enjoyment, followed for Rose after she went on board Sir Edmund's yacht.
