used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
an opposing military force
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading In her very movements Wulf noticed a new and gracious freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
Girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading In her very movements Wulf noticed a new and gracious freedom.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
imputedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
held up in the air
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
mate's
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From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
become covered with mist
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading In her very movements Wulf noticed a new and gracious freedom.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In her very movements Wulf noticed a new and gracious freedom.
not any; not one
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
being perceived or observed
From this reading In her very movements Wulf noticed a new and gracious freedom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
on one occasion
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
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 And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cloud had lifted from her face before they got fairly home.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And his judgment did her no injustice in the matter, nor imputed it, in any slightest degree, to mere exultation over a fallen enemy.
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
precisely as stated
From this reading In her very movements Wulf noticed a new and gracious freedom.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Her eyes shone untroubled, though a look of horror and disgust came into them whenever they rested on the swirling gray cloud behind them.
Wulf
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From this reading In her very movements Wulf noticed a new and gracious freedom.
XLIVadjective
being four more than forty
From this reading LOVE IN A MIST XLIV The effect of the mate's death on The Girl's spirits was visible at once.
