used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
have
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading BEARING THE CROSS.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
travel across or pass over
From this reading BEARING THE CROSS.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
the act of departing
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
lassitudenoun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading The feverish excitement of that brief second engagement had sustained her, and kindled a brighter fire in her blue eyes, and a hot glow on her pale cheeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEARING THE CROSS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The dull flow of monotonous life, following the departure of the Scotch baronet, told severely on Kate.
hard to endure
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
precisely as stated
From this reading The dead blank that comes after excitement of any kind is very trying to bear.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading But in the stagnant quiet that succeeded, the light grew dim, the roses faded, and the old lassitude and weariness returned.
