used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
(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 Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
clave
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From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
crumbleverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəl/
fall apart
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
any strong feeling
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
how
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From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
Kellock
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From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
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 Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
mannerismsnounUS /ˈmænərɪzəmz/
plural of “mannerism” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
Medora's
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From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
Ned
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From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
not any; not one
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
not one, and not any
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
shadow-casting
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From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
not in physical motion
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
dependable
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
vibrantadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪbrənt/
vigorous and animated
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
virilitynounUS /vərˈɪləti/
the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Indeed, everything solid seemed to crumble before the apparition of Ned so close; before all the little familiar marks of him, his mannerisms, his vibrant voice, his virility, the flushing colour on his cheeks, the masculine sound and sight of him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kellock was a great hero still (she clave to that), but none the less he had become something spectral for her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ned she knew—her recent meeting reminded her how well; but Kellock she did not know, and from that long night of thought there emerged one steadfast emotion: she began to cease to want to know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Against that vision, which haunted her pillow at Priory Farm, arose the spectacle of Kellock—the difference between a stout, shadow-casting man and one himself a shadow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EXPLANATION After the medley of emotions awakened by her meeting with her husband, no solid foundation remained to Medora’s mind.
