used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly the carriage was ordered.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
anew
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
Alice
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From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
(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 The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
in addition
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Accordingly the carriage was ordered.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
communicated in words
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
the act of departing
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
healverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
Imelda
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From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
Imelda's
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From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
immediately past
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Accordingly the carriage was ordered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
at the time that
From this reading Toward evening of a sunny day in August when Alice had been feeling better, brighter and stronger than usual she expressed the desire for a drive.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
Wilbur
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From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading As the days and weeks went by on the ceaseless wings of time Imelda again became interested in what was going on around her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The events recorded in the last chapter had for a while caused to be forced into the background the desire in Imelda’s heart to become acquainted with the sisters of Wilbur.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The affair with Frank was of a nature so unpleasant that the remembrance of it seemed to crush out all youth and life in the proud sensitive heart, but as time is wont to heal all wounds so also did the effect of that dark night’s occurrence gradually vanish.
