used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was my state of mind when I determined to pay a visit to the Gunton-Cresswells.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I walked on air.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
for the reason that
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
Cloyster's
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From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
without stop or interruption
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
give a description of
From this reading To say I was elated does not describe it.
characterized by great determination
From this reading This was my state of mind when I determined to pay a visit to the Gunton-Cresswells.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say I was elated does not describe it.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading To say I was elated does not describe it.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
EVA
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From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
EVERSLEIGH
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From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
Gunton-Cresswells
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From this reading This was my state of mind when I determined to pay a visit to the Gunton-Cresswells.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To say I was elated does not describe it.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
Margaret
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From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This was my state of mind when I determined to pay a visit to the Gunton-Cresswells.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To say I was elated does not describe it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I walked on air.
on one occasion
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
Orlebar
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From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading This was my state of mind when I determined to pay a visit to the Gunton-Cresswells.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
express in words
From this reading To say I was elated does not describe it.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This was my state of mind when I determined to pay a visit to the Gunton-Cresswells.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was my state of mind when I determined to pay a visit to the Gunton-Cresswells.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To say I was elated does not describe it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This was my state of mind when I determined to pay a visit to the Gunton-Cresswells.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked on air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say I was elated does not describe it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had known them in my college days, but since I had been engaged in literature I had sedulously avoided them because I remembered that Margaret had once told me they were her friends.
at the time that
From this reading This was my state of mind when I determined to pay a visit to the Gunton-Cresswells.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EVA EVERSLEIGH _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ With my system thus in full swing I experienced the intoxication of assured freedom.
