used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
Chelsea
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From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The details of the crisis were a little confused in her mind.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading The details of the crisis were a little confused in her mind.
true confidential information
From this reading The details of the crisis were a little confused in her mind.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She ranked Lewisham with Smithers in the scientific triumph of the evening.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
Heydinger
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From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEWISHAM IS UNACCOUNTABLE.
and nothing more
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
LEWISHAM
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From this reading LEWISHAM IS UNACCOUNTABLE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The details of the crisis were a little confused in her mind.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The details of the crisis were a little confused in her mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
moodinessnoun
a sullen gloomy feeling
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The details of the crisis were a little confused in her mind.
participatedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
past form of “participate” — share in something
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading She ranked Lewisham with Smithers in the scientific triumph of the evening.
revolutionised
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From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading She ranked Lewisham with Smithers in the scientific triumph of the evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
Smithers
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From this reading She ranked Lewisham with Smithers in the scientific triumph of the evening.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
moving very fast
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She ranked Lewisham with Smithers in the scientific triumph of the evening.
UNACCOUNTABLEadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading LEWISHAM IS UNACCOUNTABLE.
in a violent manner
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The details of the crisis were a little confused in her mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had been vividly impressed by the scene in which they had just participated, she had for a time believed in the manifestations; the swift exposure had violently revolutionised her ideas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That night, as she went with him to Chelsea station, Miss Heydinger discovered an extraordinary moodiness in Lewisham.
