used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
anew
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
Amy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
half-suspecting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
Magda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
not any; not one
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
not one, and not any
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
and nothing more
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
ORDEALnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
by chance
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
by chance
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That in some measure, he owed his life to her, none seemed to question.
the act of testing something
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THROUGH AN ORDEAL IT was a severe trial for Bee.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
at the time that
From this reading Under the circumstances, a call from him, when he happened to be in the place, was only to be expected, and might mean absolutely nothing.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Amy there—Magda there—both looking on critically; one certainly knowing, and the other possibly half-suspecting, what she felt for him; while she had no knowledge whether his feelings for her went beyond ordinary friendliness, and gratitude for the part she had played in his rescue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
but in spite of that
From this reading Had she been alone, or with her mother only, she could have met him again as before—perhaps not quite so easily as then, yet with much the same simplicity.
