10th
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From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
Chathams
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From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
chordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
epoch-makingadjective
highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era
From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
healthy-minded
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From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
engage in
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
Maud
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From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
a brief written record
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
Ramsden
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From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
recuperatedverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪtɪd/
past form of “recuperate” — regain or make up for
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
move upward
From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
up to a particular time
From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And thus recuperated, she was able to make the effort she had been unable to make before, and when she returned to London at the end of July she congratulated herself on the change that she alone knew of, as much as her friends congratulated her on the change they could all see.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading Just as healthy physical surroundings produce physical health, so intimacy with healthy-minded people produces a corresponding well-being in the soul.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Parliament was not to rise before the 10th of August, and the Chathams were to remain in London till then.
at the time that
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The note of change which had been struck in her when she met Violet had expanded into a harmonious chord.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maud spent a month with Lady Ramsden--four epoch-making weeks.
