used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She had vouchsafed no word concerning it on her way home.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
move gently or carefully
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
at any time
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
Fay'snounUS /feɪz/
possessive form of “fay” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
HERRICKnounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading --HERRICK.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had vouchsafed no word concerning it on her way home.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
not any; not one
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had vouchsafed no word concerning it on her way home.
on't
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From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
with speed
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading But in the days that followed she appeared ill at ease, and a vague and increasing unrest seemed to possess her.
vouchsafed
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From this reading She had vouchsafed no word concerning it on her way home.
Wast
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From this reading She sees no tears, Or any tone Of thy deep groan She hears: Nor does she mind Or think on't now That ever thou Wast kind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had vouchsafed no word concerning it on her way home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It quickly became plain to Magdalen that Fay's peace of mind had been shaken by her interview with Michael.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She had vouchsafed no word concerning it on her way home.
