used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
any thing at all
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
the act of burning something
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
remove the dust from
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She thought she knew everything.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
a message received and understood
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
Jacqueline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
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 thought she knew everything.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was not that she lacked the wish to know.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading It was not that she lacked the wish to know.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She read and listened.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that she lacked the wish to know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She read and listened.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought she knew everything.
hurting
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not that she lacked the wish to know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought she knew everything.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not that she lacked the wish to know.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had picked up a deal of information, here and there, in scraps, from conversation and books.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not that she lacked the wish to know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was not that she lacked the wish to know.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Jacqueline, like most young people, lived in an atmosphere clouded by the dust of the feelings of others, which, while it kept her in a perpetual fever, with her hands burning, and her throat dry, and her eyes sore, prevented her seeing anything.
