used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a time, she rose up and tried to set her apartment in order.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
(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 Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading After a time, she rose up and tried to set her apartment in order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading DEAD IN HER BED.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading DEAD IN HER BED.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
wanted intensely
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
Dolores
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From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DEAD IN HER BED.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEAD IN HER BED.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
immediately past
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After a time, she rose up and tried to set her apartment in order.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After a time, she rose up and tried to set her apartment in order.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After a time, she rose up and tried to set her apartment in order.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time, she rose up and tried to set her apartment in order.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading After a time, she rose up and tried to set her apartment in order.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After a time, she rose up and tried to set her apartment in order.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the door closed upon Percy after that tragic interview, Dolores stood and listened to his departing footsteps, until the last echo died away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then she flung herself down among the objects which were all associated with their happy hours of love and companionship, while dry despairing sobs shook her frail form.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Christ, pity me! my life is all in ruins, all in ruins!" she moaned, "Father--Mother--_God_, why did you curse me with the existence I never desired?"
