used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
(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 It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
cause to be bored
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
Cheiron
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From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
divisible by two
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
fulfillmentnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
Halcyone's
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From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
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 _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
absolutely essential
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
not any; not one
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
and nothing more
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
go across or through
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
in the near future
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
a special situation
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Therefore it followed that this seeming disaster to her happiness must be only a temporary thing, and if she bore it calmly it would soon pass.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
showing sorrow
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It required all Halcyone's fortitude to act the part of unconcern which was necessary after the post had come in and no letter for herself had arrived.
which person or people
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading _She knew_ nothing but good could come to her--was she not protected from all harm by every strong force of the night winds, the beautiful stars and the God Who owned them all?
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The only possibility of getting through the time until she should reach London, and be able to communicate with Cheiron would, be resolutely to forbid her thoughts from turning in any speculative direction.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Or, even if it delayed, there was the analogy of the winter which for more than four months of the year numbed the earth, often with weeping rain and frost, but, however severe it should be, there was always the tender springtime following, and glorious summer, and then the fulfillment of autumn and its fruits.
