used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
ADA'SnounUS /ˈeɪdəz/
possessive form of “ada” — an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading ADA'S STORY.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
ARUNDEL
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From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
DR
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From this reading DR.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
one or the other of two
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On his part, he felt obliged to keep up the same self-control.
usually; as a rule
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his part, he felt obliged to keep up the same self-control.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On his part, he felt obliged to keep up the same self-control.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading On his part, he felt obliged to keep up the same self-control.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his part, he felt obliged to keep up the same self-control.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On his part, he felt obliged to keep up the same self-control.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On his part, he felt obliged to keep up the same self-control.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading On his part, he felt obliged to keep up the same self-control.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ADA'S STORY.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On his part, he felt obliged to keep up the same self-control.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
precisely as stated
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ARUNDEL used to go in each morning and evening to see Ada, but the visits were not very satisfactory to either of them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was afraid of adding to his grief by showing her own, and generally answered his questions as briefly as possible, keeping a composed face, which was truly much more painful to him than tears would have been.
