used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
Addie
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From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Constance was much alone during those days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
for the reason that
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance was much alone during those days.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Constance was much alone during those days.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
der
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From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Constance was much alone during those days.
divisible by two
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
at any time
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
insurancesnounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “insurance” — promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
and nothing more
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
held dear
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Constance was much alone during those days.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
stay-at-homenoun
a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Constance was much alone during those days.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
unadventurousadjective
lacking in boldness
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A gentle melancholy had come upon her, after her fits of depression, a melancholy that impelled her to be much at home and much by herself.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
precisely as stated
From this reading She saw her mother almost every day, however; but, for the rest, she mostly stayed at home, just as she had very often stayed at home in Brussels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Constance was much alone during those days.
Welcke
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From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
well-tended
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From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
at the time that
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading She was even more lonely than she had ever been in Brussels--when Van der Welcke was away about his wines or his insurances--because this was the first time that she had been parted from Addie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was a stay-at-home woman: her house had the well-tended and attractive and comfortable appearance of a house which is loved by its occupant with the unadventurous feeling that home is the safest place.
