used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
(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 He had been a factor in all of the days of her life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Carl came to be a disturbing force during those last few weeks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been a factor in all of the days of her life.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
Carl
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From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had been a factor in all of the days of her life.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Carl came to be a disturbing force during those last few weeks.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Carl came to be a disturbing force during those last few weeks.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading He had been a factor in all of the days of her life.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Carl came to be a disturbing force during those last few weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Carl came to be a disturbing force during those last few weeks.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
a young female
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been a factor in all of the days of her life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
immediately past
From this reading Carl came to be a disturbing force during those last few weeks.
the act of departing
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had been a factor in all of the days of her life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
SidingnounUS /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Carl came to be a disturbing force during those last few weeks.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carl came to be a disturbing force during those last few weeks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Carl came to be a disturbing force during those last few weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes it began when she noticed a fugitive look of sorrow on her father's face, and sometimes it was at parting with some of her girl friends, and sometimes it was at thought of Carl.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading LEAVING HOME As the time for leaving came on Rose had hours of depression, wherein she wondered if it were worth while.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She had spent a year in the Siding in preparation for the work in Madison, and the time of her adventure with the world was near.
