aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
Ashurst
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From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
make calm or still
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
Denner
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From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
Drayton's
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From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
festivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the suggestion gained from Jephtha had proved useless.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the suggestion gained from Jephtha had proved useless.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading For the suggestion gained from Jephtha had proved useless.
goutnounUS /ɡaʊt/
a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
Jephtha
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From this reading For the suggestion gained from Jephtha had proved useless.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
lurkverbUS /lɜːrk/
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
and nothing more
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
preyingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
established beyond doubt
From this reading For the suggestion gained from Jephtha had proved useless.
with low volume
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading For the suggestion gained from Jephtha had proved useless.
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading For the suggestion gained from Jephtha had proved useless.
precisely as stated
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading But under monotonous calm may lurk very wearing anxiety, and this was the case in Ashurst.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Denner endeavored, with but indifferent success, to conceal the indecision which was still preying upon his mind.
whistnoun
a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter was passing very quietly in Ashurst; the only really great excitement was Helen's letter about the fire and Colonel Drayton's attack of gout.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Life went on as it had as far back as any one cared to remember, with the small round of church festivals and little teas, and the Saturday evening whist parties at the rectory.
