used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Solem had not understood that, and had flown into a passion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Solem had not understood that, and had flown into a passion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
for more time
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
not any; not one
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
nonexistentadjectiveUS /ˌnɑːnəɡˈzɪstənt/
not having existence or being or actuality
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Solem had not understood that, and had flown into a passion.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Solem had not understood that, and had flown into a passion.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
Solem
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From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Had it been thus?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Solem had not understood that, and had flown into a passion.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like her to want nothing real, nothing but the sensation, nothing but the triumph.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She never went near Solem any more, and behaved as though he were nonexistent.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Apparently there had been a struggle in the woods that had made her blue under the chin, and they were friends no longer!
