used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
(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 He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
Andreas
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From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
babycoula
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From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
the act of departing
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
Marco
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From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
new-found
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From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
go across or through
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
a human being
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
transport commercially
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
required or under orders
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
Thessaloniannoun
a native or inhabitant of Thessalonica
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
Volo
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From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Uncle Andreas was such an energetic person that he carried everything his own way.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading She wept a little at leaving her cousins, especially the babycoula, but that Marco was to be with her robbed the separation of half its sting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So many things happened which she had never supposed could come to her, that she was almost dazed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He silenced all objections to his plans, and before the child fairly knew what was happening she had said good-bye to her Thessalonian relatives, and with her new-found uncle and Marco was sailing out of the harbour of Volo on her uncle's ship.
ZOE
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From this reading ZOE TAKES A JOURNEY THE next few days seemed to Zoe to pass as in a dream.
