used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet it appeared there was no opportunity to watch the consequences, much as she so desired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet it appeared there was no opportunity to watch the consequences, much as she so desired.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
Carey
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From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
Cornelia
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From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
wanted intensely
From this reading Yet it appeared there was no opportunity to watch the consequences, much as she so desired.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
EndeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
full of life and energy
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yet it appeared there was no opportunity to watch the consequences, much as she so desired.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet it appeared there was no opportunity to watch the consequences, much as she so desired.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Yet it appeared there was no opportunity to watch the consequences, much as she so desired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
a human being
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet it appeared there was no opportunity to watch the consequences, much as she so desired.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet it appeared there was no opportunity to watch the consequences, much as she so desired.
a special situation
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Carey turned to Grace eagerly, and began to ask about Christian Endeavor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
look attentively
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
which person or people
From this reading She felt like a person who has jumped into an aeroplane, somehow started it, and knows nothing of running or stopping it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Cornelia wondered at his sudden interest in matters religious, and perceived that Brand had been carrying on a lively conversation with Grace across the table, and Carey had cut in.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had started this thing, and this was what had developed and now she would have to watch the consequences.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it appeared there was no opportunity to watch the consequences, much as she so desired.
