used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT A RAILWAY STATION.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But there was nothing at all beautiful about this ordeal through which he must pass.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
(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 But there was nothing at all beautiful about this ordeal through which he must pass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading With a dismal apprehension Macleod looked forward to this moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT A RAILWAY STATION.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
propose a payment
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was nothing at all beautiful about this ordeal through which he must pass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
coquetries
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From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading With a dismal apprehension Macleod looked forward to this moment.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading With a dismal apprehension Macleod looked forward to this moment.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With a dismal apprehension Macleod looked forward to this moment.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
MacleodnounUS /məˈklaʊd/
Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)
From this reading With a dismal apprehension Macleod looked forward to this moment.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
a particular point in time
From this reading With a dismal apprehension Macleod looked forward to this moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But there was nothing at all beautiful about this ordeal through which he must pass.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But there was nothing at all beautiful about this ordeal through which he must pass.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading But there was nothing at all beautiful about this ordeal through which he must pass.
go across or through
From this reading But there was nothing at all beautiful about this ordeal through which he must pass.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
with speed
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
RAILWAYnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading AT A RAILWAY STATION.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading AT A RAILWAY STATION.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With a dismal apprehension Macleod looked forward to this moment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But there was nothing at all beautiful about this ordeal through which he must pass.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The few days of grace obtained by the accident that happened to Major Stuart fled too quickly away, and the time came for saying farewell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there was nothing at all beautiful about this ordeal through which he must pass.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading He had seen her on the stage bid a pathetic good-by to her lover, and there it was beautiful enough--with her shy coquetries, and her winning ways, and the timid, reluctant confession of her love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a dismal apprehension Macleod looked forward to this moment.
