used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
abysses
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From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They are quite sure they know--long after the thing has ceased to be true.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are quite sure they know--long after the thing has ceased to be true.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading They are quite sure they know--long after the thing has ceased to be true.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
chasms
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From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
equaledverbUS /ˈiːkwəld/
past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
a young female
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They are quite sure they know--long after the thing has ceased to be true.
for more time
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
engage in
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
and nothing more
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
poignantlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪnjəntli/
in a poignant or touching manner
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They are quite sure they know--long after the thing has ceased to be true.
realnessnoun
the state of being actual or real
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
smoothnessnounUS /ˈsmuːðnəs/
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They are quite sure they know--long after the thing has ceased to be true.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are quite sure they know--long after the thing has ceased to be true.
a special situation
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The surface of her is so soft and fair, and its lack of any suggestion of abysses or chasms seems to make them incredible things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are quite sure they know--long after the thing has ceased to be true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading They are quite sure they know--long after the thing has ceased to be true.
unmarkedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɑːrkt/
not having an identifying mark
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
unrealitynounUS /ˌʌnriˈæləti/
the quality possessed by something that is unreal
From this reading The effect of something like unreality produced in the mind of the mature and experienced by a girl creature, can only be equaled by the intensity of the sense of realness in the girl herself.
untriedadjectiveUS /ənˈtraɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
untriedness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
which person or people
From this reading She passes smiling or serious, a thing of untried eyes and fair unmarked smoothness of texture, and onlookers who have lived longer than she know that the unmarked untriedness is a sign that so far "nothing" has happened in her life and in most cases believe that "nothing" is happening.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading That centre of the world in which each human being exists is in her case more poignantly a centre than any other.
