used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
subject to appointment
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
Balloch
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From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
Dr
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From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
Elga
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From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
a single distinct event
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SNORRO IS WANTED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
LeapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
Margaret's
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From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
monotonouslyadverb
in a monotonous manner
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
re-occupation
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From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
SNORRO
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From this reading SNORRO IS WANTED.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
make steady
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading In reality it deepened and broadened in a manner but slightly indicated by the stillness of its surface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Early in the morning following her re-occupation of her own house, she had two visitors, Dr. Balloch and her old servant, Elga.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading SNORRO IS WANTED.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Now the great heart Leaps to new action and appointed toil With steady hope, sure faith, and sober joy."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
a late time of life
From this reading During the next two years, Margaret's life appeared to be monotonously without incident.
