adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hour after hour shame and hurt had their way with her.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
agoniesnounUS /ˈæɡəniz/
plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hour after hour shame and hurt had their way with her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hour after hour shame and hurt had their way with her.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading Something must happen.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
HournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Hour after hour shame and hurt had their way with her.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading Hour after hour shame and hurt had their way with her.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
inasmuch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Something must happen.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Hour after hour shame and hurt had their way with her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something must happen.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hour after hour shame and hurt had their way with her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hour after hour shame and hurt had their way with her.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days that followed were so many separate agonies, composed of an infinite number of lesser agonies, for Susan.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Or, if nothing happened, she would simply disappear,--go on the stage, accept a position as a traveling governess or companion, run away to one of the big eastern cities where, under an assumed name, she might begin life all over again.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her only consolation, which weakened or strengthened with her moods, was that, inasmuch as this state of affairs was unbearable she would not be expected to bear it.
