used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
anew
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had always, even in young girlhood, been self-controlled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had always, even in young girlhood, been self-controlled.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
Erskine
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From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
divisible by two
From this reading She had always, even in young girlhood, been self-controlled.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading She had always, even in young girlhood, been self-controlled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
half-frightened
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From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
half-shamefaced
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From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
only a very short time before
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
express in words
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
self-controlled
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From this reading She had always, even in young girlhood, been self-controlled.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
the topmost one of two
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In truth, Ruth Erskine Burnham, as she stood there ostensibly watching the sunset, was reviewing the days in a half-frightened, half-shamefaced way.
at the time that
From this reading She had lived ten days since that bulky foreign letter had seemed to change the current of her life and set it flowing--when indeed it flowed again--in another channel.
which person or people
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading SENTIMENT AND SACRIFICE THE woman on the upper porch who had come out to get her breath had in a short time passed through so many phases of feeling as to be hardly able to recognize herself.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why could she not hold herself in better check even though her world had suddenly turned to--stop! she would not say it!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had always, even in young girlhood, been self-controlled.
