used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
antipathynounUS /ænˈtɪpəθi/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
for the reason that
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
crunchverbUS /krʌntʃ/
make a crushing noise
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
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 Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
not any; not one
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
with speed
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
Russelthorpe
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From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
Saint'snounUS /seɪnts/
possessive form of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
and nothing more
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Life is too short for logic; what I do, I must do simply; God alone shall judge, For God alone shall guide, and God's elect.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
at the time that
From this reading Meg always felt happier when Mrs. Russelthorpe was out of the house; and her antipathy was the more painful because she blamed herself for it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading --_The Saint's Tragedy._ The events of that evening followed on each other so quickly that it seemed to Meg afterwards as if she had been impelled by some power outside herself, though whether of Heaven or hell she doubted later in life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She heard the crunch of gravel under the carriage wheels, as her aunt drove away to the ball over which they had had such contention; then she dried her eyes and drew a breath of relief.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading I am too weak to live by half my conscience, I have no wit to weigh and choose the mean.
