used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The solitude of the empty carriage oppressed her.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The solitude of the empty carriage oppressed her.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
flurrynounUS /ˈflɜːri/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
guardian'snounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
possessive form of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
hamletsnounUS /ˈhæmləts/
plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
meadowland
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From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
come together
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading The solitude of the empty carriage oppressed her.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
recoilverbUS /riˈkɔɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
reposefuladjective
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The solitude of the empty carriage oppressed her.
in the near future
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
sundered
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From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
not known
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The flurry of the farewells and the pain of sundered associations increased the timidity of her spirit, as she realized more vividly that she was hurrying she knew not whither to meet she knew not whom.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Past stretches of meadowland and woodland, past undulating fields sleeping peacefully in the sunshine, past busy towns and reposeful hamlets sped the train bearing Meg to her unknown guardian's home.
but in spite of that
From this reading Meg had not yet recovered from the recoil she had experienced on hearing that she was so soon to meet her mysterious benefactor.
