Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading How had she ever been able to hold up her head walking through the streets of Framsby?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

(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 In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading How had she ever been able to hold up her head walking through the streets of Framsby?

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

put on clothes

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

at any time

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How had she ever been able to hold up her head walking through the streets of Framsby?

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

a young female

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

the act of departing

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading How had she ever been able to hold up her head walking through the streets of Framsby?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading How had she ever been able to hold up her head walking through the streets of Framsby?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

a single distinct event

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

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 She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

immediately past

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

attach a tag or label to

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

and nothing more

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

above and across; more than

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

cut with a saw

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading How had she ever been able to hold up her head walking through the streets of Framsby?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading How had she ever been able to hold up her head walking through the streets of Framsby?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading How had she ever been able to hold up her head walking through the streets of Framsby?

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

at the time that

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She remembered how she had felt when, on going into Framsby for the first time in her black dress, she saw the interested expression that came over the faces of all the people whom she knew by sight.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading How had it been possible for her, within three months of her marriage, to go about as if the only event that had made a mark upon her life was the funeral of her mother?

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading In the force of that review of the bitter past fresh upon her she wondered how she had ever had the courage to do all that she had done since.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Every incident in this year of dreadful unrest passed through the mind of the girl sitting at the window, breathing of the clear air of this April afternoon, and feeling that rest had come to her at last.