used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
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From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
well in the past; former
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
to a considerable degree
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
a particular point in time
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
on one occasion
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
in a swift manner
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES She sat for a moment silent, gazing up the street, but breathing heavily.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Realizing the hold she had once had upon this man, it had never occurred to her mind that her influence had altogether departed.
uselessnessnoun
the quality of having no practical use
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was not the reception she had anticipated, and it was difficult to determine swiftly what course she had best pursue.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Her beauty had never failed before to win such victory, and she had trusted now in reviving the old smouldering passion into sudden flame.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet already she comprehended the utter uselessness of such an expectation--there was no smouldering passion to be fanned; his indifference was not assumed.
