used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Marion was used to this formality, and indeed was herself involuntarily affected by it.
(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 It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marion was used to this formality, and indeed was herself involuntarily affected by it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
CRAMER
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From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
divisible by two
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Marion was used to this formality, and indeed was herself involuntarily affected by it.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Marion was used to this formality, and indeed was herself involuntarily affected by it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Marion was used to this formality, and indeed was herself involuntarily affected by it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Marion was used to this formality, and indeed was herself involuntarily affected by it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
kirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
Marion
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From this reading Marion was used to this formality, and indeed was herself involuntarily affected by it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
monosyllables
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From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
RICHARD
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From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
with low volume
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The cause of love can never be assigned, It is not in the face, but in the mind."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LORD RICHARD CRAMER "Souls see each other at a glance, as two drops of rain might look into each other, if they had life."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Marion was used to this formality, and indeed was herself involuntarily affected by it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The servants had put on with their kirk gowns the quiet movements they kept for this day, and, as they noiselessly prepared the breakfast, they talked softly to each other in monosyllables.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was the Sabbath, and all its surroundings were steeped in that wonderful Sabbath stillness that not even great cities are without.
