used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
(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 As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
make calm or still
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
GauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
gloaming-tides
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From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
harboured
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From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
harshnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
Mathewson
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From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
on one occasion
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
Peggy
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From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
Priscilla
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From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
with speed
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
sauntering
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From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
in or at or to some place
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
in the near future
From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
steadieradjectiveUS /ˈstediər/
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Priscilla had forgotten Peggy Mathewson soon after they had passed her by.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading “Troubled still?” asked Gaunt, recovering quickly from the shock of meeting Peggy, now the danger of it was over for the present.
ulterioradjectiveUS /əlˈtɪriər/
lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
unsweptadjective
not swept or having sweep
From this reading As in all joy, there was a corner somewhere, unswept by the cool evening breeze, which harboured distrust of happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was thinking of Reuben, sauntering step by step beside her, and of the new elusive joy there was in these April gloaming-tides which she remembered from her childhood.
which person or people
From this reading It was not Reuben she distrusted--for she was one of the brave, simple kind who, once loving, are hard to move from faith; it was belief in God’s ulterior harshness, which is the cold refuge of the weak: it was a doubt of the reality of what she felt, a looking out toward something steadier and more calm.
