used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
(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 The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the reaction passed very quickly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Conscience gave up the ghost.
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From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
set up or found
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Conscience gave up the ghost.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Conscience gave up the ghost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
of the present time and place
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But the reaction passed very quickly.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
psychologistnounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒəst/
a scientist trained in psychology
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
with speed
From this reading But the reaction passed very quickly.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
repressionnounUS /riˈpreʃən/
a state of forcible subjugation
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
sharpeningverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/
-ing form of “sharpen” — make sharp or sharper
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
make steady
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Bridget understood perfectly that she had committed a crime, and at first she had not been able to protect herself against the normal reaction of horror or fear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Conscience gave up the ghost.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the reaction passed very quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The immediate result of that journey was an acute sharpening of intelligence, accompanied by a steady, automatic repression of all those elements of character or mind which might have interfered with its free working.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A psychologist would have found much to interest him in Bridget Cookson's mental state during the days which followed on her journey to France.
