used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
(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 The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
any thing at all
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides I hardly knew what to say.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
without doubt or question
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
the first light of day
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
an act that fails
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
only a very short time before
From this reading Besides I hardly knew what to say.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Besides I hardly knew what to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
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 Besides I hardly knew what to say.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
full of life and energy
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
oversteppingverbUS /ˈoʊvərstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “overstep” — pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
express in words
From this reading Besides I hardly knew what to say.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pleasant and free as her manner had been, yet I was clearly made to realize there was a distinct limit to any familiarity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I could not define the feeling, but it had taken possession of me, and I knew the slightest overstepping of the boundaries would result in trouble.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COMING OF DAWN The road was rough, apparently little travelled, and our lively passage over it not greatly conducive to conversation.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Besides I hardly knew what to say.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
but in spite of that
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The consciousness of total failure in all my plans, and the knowledge that I would be received at headquarters in anything but honor, weighed heavily upon me, yet this depression did not seal my lips half as much as the personality of the young woman at my side.
