used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
Algarcife
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From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mariana's restlessness did not pass with the passing days.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mariana's restlessness did not pass with the passing days.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
brought together in one place
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
in-doors
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From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
Mariana's
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From this reading Mariana's restlessness did not pass with the passing days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mariana's restlessness did not pass with the passing days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
go across or through
From this reading Mariana's restlessness did not pass with the passing days.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Mariana's restlessness did not pass with the passing days.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Mariana's restlessness did not pass with the passing days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
carry out
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mariana's restlessness did not pass with the passing days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It developed until it gathered the force of a malady, and she lived in persistent movement, as if impelled by an invisible lash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As her aversion to their lodgings became more pronounced, her powers of endurance increased, and through the long, hot days she was rarely in-doors.
at the time that
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
in or at the place that
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mariana's restlessness did not pass with the passing days.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Algarcife often wondered where she spent the morning and afternoon hours, but the constraint between them had strengthened, and he did not ask her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When breakfast was over, he would see her put on her hat, take her shabby black parasol, and go out into the street.
