used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
(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 When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
Arden
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From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
on or to one side
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
a line of approach
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
Clare
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From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
defences
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From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
How
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From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
and nothing more
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
not any; not one
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
on one occasion
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
propel through the air
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
push forcefully
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “How do I know what his life has been, what things may have happened to him?” she said to herself.
at the time that
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The conversation which Arthur Arden thrust upon Clare by persistently waiting for her in the avenue was not a satisfactory one.
which person or people
From this reading Clare looked at her cousin, who was so much older than herself, and who had been so much in the world, acquiring, no doubt experiences of which she knew nothing, and shrank just a little aside, closing herself up, and putting on all her defences.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though she could not refuse to accept his explanation that he knew nothing about the strangers, yet a sense of uneasiness and discomfort remained in her mind.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When once it is suggested that such secrets exist in a world which looks all fair and straightforward, it is difficult for a young mind to throw off at once the shock of the suggestion.
