used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
for the reason that
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Joseph called once or twice, but, for Letty's sake, they had no music.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
DISSOLUTIONnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading DISSOLUTION.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joseph called once or twice, but, for Letty's sake, they had no music.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph called once or twice, but, for Letty's sake, they had no music.
and nothing more
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
Letty's
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From this reading Joseph called once or twice, but, for Letty's sake, they had no music.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
a particular point in time
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Joseph called once or twice, but, for Letty's sake, they had no music.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
not any; not one
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
on one occasion
From this reading Joseph called once or twice, but, for Letty's sake, they had no music.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
by chance
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Joseph called once or twice, but, for Letty's sake, they had no music.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
surestadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrɪst/
superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joseph called once or twice, but, for Letty's sake, they had no music.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
two times
From this reading Joseph called once or twice, but, for Letty's sake, they had no music.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
at the time that
From this reading But, when we are in such perplexity, may not the fact be accepted as showing that decision is not required of us--perhaps just because our way is at the moment being made straight for us?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was now Mary's turn to feel that she was, for the first time in her life, about to be cut adrift--adrift, that is, as a world is adrift, on the surest of paths, though without eyes to see.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For ten days or so, she could form no idea of what she was likely or would like to do next.
