used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
(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 The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
baseradjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsər/
comparative of “base” — serving as or forming a base
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
terminate
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
Gabrielle
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From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
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 Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
Lassett
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From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
held up in the air
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
love-making
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From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
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 Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
not any; not one
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
paralysed
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From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
posedadjectiveUS /poʊzd/
arranged for pictorial purposes
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
reanimateverb
give new life or energy to
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The baser appeal had passed as a menacing wave upon a strange sea, and all that was left was the troubled waters of the seemingly inevitable.
at the time that
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her love-making had been so many hours of a dead passion, which no pretence could reanimate.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had posed as the fond mistress of a man whom her coldness gradually repelled until his pride revolted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
a late time of life
From this reading THE SHADOW IS LIFTED I When a woman has drifted into an engagement imposed upon her by years of friendship, it is rare that she has the courage to break the bonds, however irksome she may find them.
but in spite of that
From this reading Gabrielle knew that she was drifting into this marriage with Harry Lassett, and yet her will was paralysed.
