from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was during the intervals that these bitter thoughts crowded across his mind.
in the past
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
(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 He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was during the intervals that these bitter thoughts crowded across his mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading It was during the intervals that these bitter thoughts crowded across his mind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
put on clothes
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was during the intervals that these bitter thoughts crowded across his mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
a young female
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
only a very short time before
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
heathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was during the intervals that these bitter thoughts crowded across his mind.
how
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From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
be the source of pain
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It was during the intervals that these bitter thoughts crowded across his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
JEMnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was during the intervals that these bitter thoughts crowded across his mind.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
with speed
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
with low volume
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
raptadjectiveUS /ræpt/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
REPULSEDverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
having a supporting base
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He remembered her soft laugh as he had mentioned the subject that day, and how quickly she had stifled it on seeing it hurt him.
confined on all sides
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was during the intervals that these bitter thoughts crowded across his mind.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was during the intervals that these bitter thoughts crowded across his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
at the time that
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading REPULSED JEM had been listening to Meg with rapt attention as she sang her songs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But if she laughed then, when he had all to give her and she had nothing, what would she do now?
a late time of life
From this reading He could hardly believe that the girl standing so quietly on the platform dressed in that green shimmering dress, and surrounded by all the rank and fashion of the neighbourhood, was the same with whom he had sat out the storm and to whom he had spoken of marriage on the heath two years ago.
