used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEWLY-SHAPED CROSS.
anew
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
assimilateverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪt/
take up mentally
From this reading They did not drift into the family ways or customs—they did not assimilate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
without stop or interruption
From this reading They still continued to be thought of as such in the house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
travel across or pass over
From this reading A NEWLY-SHAPED CROSS.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading They did not drift into the family ways or customs—they did not assimilate.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not drift into the family ways or customs—they did not assimilate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading They did not drift into the family ways or customs—they did not assimilate.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
Erskine
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From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
a social unit living together
From this reading They did not drift into the family ways or customs—they did not assimilate.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They still continued to be thought of as such in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
conformity or harmony
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
new-comers
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From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
NEWLY-SHAPED
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From this reading A NEWLY-SHAPED CROSS.
not any; not one
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not drift into the family ways or customs—they did not assimilate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
and nothing more
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They did not drift into the family ways or customs—they did not assimilate.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
not in physical motion
From this reading They still continued to be thought of as such in the house.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They still continued to be thought of as such in the house.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They still continued to be thought of as such in the house.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading No more definite comment on the existing state of things could be made, than is shadowed in that expression, “New-comers.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They still continued to be thought of as such in the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading They did not drift into the family ways or customs—they did not assimilate.
at the time that
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RUTH Erskine, meantime, was keeping up her struggle, having intervals when she seemed to be making headway, and felt as though she had reached higher ground, only to be dropped suddenly down again, into the depths of despair by some unfortunate encounter with the new-comers.
