used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was, after the very first, genuinely happy and full of quaint sweetness.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To live in the light and joy of his presence had become enough--almost enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She studied, and sought to be what he desired.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To live in the light and joy of his presence had become enough--almost enough.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
wanted intensely
From this reading She studied, and sought to be what he desired.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To live in the light and joy of his presence had become enough--almost enough.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was, after the very first, genuinely happy and full of quaint sweetness.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was, after the very first, genuinely happy and full of quaint sweetness.
Gaston
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From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
Gaston's
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From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She was, after the very first, genuinely happy and full of quaint sweetness.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was, after the very first, genuinely happy and full of quaint sweetness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
Hillcrest
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From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To live in the light and joy of his presence had become enough--almost enough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading To live in the light and joy of his presence had become enough--almost enough.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading To live in the light and joy of his presence had become enough--almost enough.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To live in the light and joy of his presence had become enough--almost enough.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To live in the light and joy of his presence had become enough--almost enough.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading To live in the light and joy of his presence had become enough--almost enough.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading She was, after the very first, genuinely happy and full of quaint sweetness.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
not used up
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
that is looked for
From this reading She studied, and sought to be what he desired.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading She studied, and sought to be what he desired.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading She was, after the very first, genuinely happy and full of quaint sweetness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Gaston often took a trip to Hillcrest, remaining several days, at times, and Joyce never questioned.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was, after the very first, genuinely happy and full of quaint sweetness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was, after the very first, genuinely happy and full of quaint sweetness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She studied, and sought to be what he desired.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Gradually she had accepted the place in Gaston's life that he had allotted her without expectation or regret.
