used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
a youthful male person
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading She could not know that his hurried departure was out of sternness to himself, as well as out of consideration for the boy's well-being.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
Clifford
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From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
not accessible to view
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading She could not know that his hurried departure was out of sternness to himself, as well as out of consideration for the boy's well-being.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
the act of departing
From this reading She could not know that his hurried departure was out of sternness to himself, as well as out of consideration for the boy's well-being.
increase twofold
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
the act of departing
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She could not know that his hurried departure was out of sternness to himself, as well as out of consideration for the boy's well-being.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She could not know that his hurried departure was out of sternness to himself, as well as out of consideration for the boy's well-being.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
Katharine
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From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
on one occasion
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could not know that his hurried departure was out of sternness to himself, as well as out of consideration for the boy's well-being.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
the act of departing politely
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
sternnessnounUS /ˈstɜːrnnəs/
the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
From this reading She could not know that his hurried departure was out of sternness to himself, as well as out of consideration for the boy's well-being.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could not know that behind his impenetrable manner was concealed a passionate longing which appalled him by its insistence and intensity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She could not know that his hurried departure was out of sternness to himself, as well as out of consideration for the boy's well-being.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading She could not know that his hurried departure was out of sternness to himself, as well as out of consideration for the boy's well-being.
at the time that
From this reading When he said good-bye to her, there seemed to be no sign of regret over the parting which had come as a matter of course.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had no idea of the great struggle which had been going on in the man's mind: a double encounter with the past tragedy of his life and the future possibilities of love and happiness.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading After a few days Clifford Thornton and his boy started for New York, and Katharine was left once more alone in heart and spirit.
