used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David slowly recovered his poise.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most of the time he mourned over and for the lovely girl he had lost.
a young female
From this reading Most of the time he mourned over and for the lovely girl he had lost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of the time he mourned over and for the lovely girl he had lost.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading David slowly recovered his poise.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Most of the time he mourned over and for the lovely girl he had lost.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Most of the time he mourned over and for the lovely girl he had lost.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
Marcia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the time he mourned over and for the lovely girl he had lost.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading Most of the time he mourned over and for the lovely girl he had lost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
many times at short intervals
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Most of the time he mourned over and for the lovely girl he had lost.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading David slowly recovered his poise.
by chance
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading David slowly recovered his poise.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
only a very short time before
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading David slowly recovered his poise.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
not in physical motion
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Most of the time he mourned over and for the lovely girl he had lost.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
unobtrusivelyadverb
in an unobtrusive manner
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As for Marcia, she came and went unobtrusively, making quiet comfort for David which he scarcely noticed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Faced by that terrible, impenetrable wall of impossibility he stood helpless, his misery eating in upon his soul, but there still remained the fact that there was nothing, absolutely nothing, which he could possibly do.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading At times the truth rose to the surface, the wretched truth, that Kate was at fault, that having done the deed she should abide by it, and not try to keep a hold upon him, but it was not often he was able to think in this way.
