used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What was going on about her?
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
(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 Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
compassionateverbUS /kəmˈpæʃənət/
share the suffering of
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
intentionally conceived
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
the act of departing
From this reading What was going on about her?
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
homewardsadverb
toward home
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
KILLSnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
the act of departing
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
not any; not one
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
Odeyne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What was going on about her?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
with speed
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
in a strange manner
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
vigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
well-appointedadjective
having a full array of suitable equipment or furnishings
From this reading _THE PACE THAT KILLS._ Odeyne sat in her well-appointed carriage, being rapidly driven from one grand house to another, leaving cards, paying short calls, or presenting herself for a few minutes at some fashionable reception.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
westering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was going on about her?
at the time that
From this reading She fancied that some amongst her friends looked at her with curiosity, and threw into their manner a shade of compassionate concern when they addressed her, but if she were conscious of this she gave no sign.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her manner was gracious and free from any shadow of constraint or anxiety; she spoke with her customary gentle amiability.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Nevertheless her heart was strangely heavy within her, and as she drove homewards through the westering sunlight, her duties all done, she lay back in her carriage with a cloud of care upon her brow, and the shadow deepening in the eyes which now looked as though they were no strangers to vigils or tears.
