used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The singularity of the situation was, moreover, well calculated to trouble and confound her mind.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
confoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading The singularity of the situation was, moreover, well calculated to trouble and confound her mind.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
else
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From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
divisible by two
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
engage in
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The singularity of the situation was, moreover, well calculated to trouble and confound her mind.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The singularity of the situation was, moreover, well calculated to trouble and confound her mind.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
in motion
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
on one occasion
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
palpitatedverbUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪd/
past form of “palpitate” — cause to throb or beat rapidly
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
recurring again and again
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
singularitynounUS /ˈsɪŋɡjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being one of a kind
From this reading The singularity of the situation was, moreover, well calculated to trouble and confound her mind.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The singularity of the situation was, moreover, well calculated to trouble and confound her mind.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
tick-tack
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From this reading The same daily facts repeated themselves monotonous and regular as the tick-tack of the clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
a source of difficulty
From this reading The singularity of the situation was, moreover, well calculated to trouble and confound her mind.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The singularity of the situation was, moreover, well calculated to trouble and confound her mind.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The singularity of the situation was, moreover, well calculated to trouble and confound her mind.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Or else she would run to a mirror to make sure once more that nothing upon her face or in her eyes betrayed the secret that palpitated within her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Often during the weeks that followed, she would repeat to herself, “Is it true, is it possible even?”
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet an event had occurred more prodigious for her than the moving of a mountain.
