used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
(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 Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
from appearances alone
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
attainments
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From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
awakenings
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From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
BloomfieldnounUS /ˈbluːmfiːld/
United States linguist who adopted a behavioristic approach to linguistics (1887-1949)
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
wanted intensely
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
determinationsnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “determination” — the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
digressverbUS /daɪˈɡres/
lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
digressionnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃən/
a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
opinion or judgment
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
facileadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəl/
superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
on one occasion
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
a course of conduct
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
except for; apart from
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
underminingverbUS /ˈʌndərmaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
(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 Mary Louise had the power of concentration over her determinations as well as over her desires.
whetting
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From this reading And then had come the eighteen months in Louisville, with its awakenings, its gradual undermining of her old standards and conceptions, and its whetting of the keen edge of her desire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If she made a digression, it was with eyes set on the goal, and for the reason that to so digress was to find a more facile path and save time in the end.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Once having decided on a course she could keep herself driving at it without ceasing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Her past attainments had been gained apparently without effort, for in the little world she had known at Bloomfield all had been hers to do with as she desired.
