used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The sounds of her aunt opening the shop next door roused her from a sort of stupor.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Her bosom heaved, but her eyes remained dry.
brutallyadverbUS /ˈbruːtəli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sounds of her aunt opening the shop next door roused her from a sort of stupor.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Her bosom heaved, but her eyes remained dry.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her bosom heaved, but her eyes remained dry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sounds of her aunt opening the shop next door roused her from a sort of stupor.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Her bosom heaved, but her eyes remained dry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The sounds of her aunt opening the shop next door roused her from a sort of stupor.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
and nothing more
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
post-office
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From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her bosom heaved, but her eyes remained dry.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The sounds of her aunt opening the shop next door roused her from a sort of stupor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
do one's shopping
From this reading The sounds of her aunt opening the shop next door roused her from a sort of stupor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The sounds of her aunt opening the shop next door roused her from a sort of stupor.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sounds of her aunt opening the shop next door roused her from a sort of stupor.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The sounds of her aunt opening the shop next door roused her from a sort of stupor.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had no one to confide in, no one to count on for sympathy and comfort.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had thought she had grown used to being alone in the world, but she had never experienced loneliness like this.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AT the risk of offending a stray customer Kitty delayed opening the post-office until her outraged spirit had become a little calmer—only a little, for the mingled passions so brutally aroused would subside only through sheer exhaustion.
