used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
the state of being absent
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had not intended concealment, and she broke out with sudden enthusiasm.
Arabella
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From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Lord,--to be sure we want to send messages.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
lacking funds
From this reading She had not intended concealment, and she broke out with sudden enthusiasm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
coerciveadjectiveUS /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/
serving or intended to coerce
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading She had not intended concealment, and she broke out with sudden enthusiasm.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading She had not intended concealment, and she broke out with sudden enthusiasm.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She had not intended concealment, and she broke out with sudden enthusiasm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
set afire or burning
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Lord,--to be sure we want to send messages.
Mervyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “Lord,--to be sure we want to send messages.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
on one occasion
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had not intended concealment, and she broke out with sudden enthusiasm.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
express in words
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Lord,--to be sure we want to send messages.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not intended concealment, and she broke out with sudden enthusiasm.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading She had not intended concealment, and she broke out with sudden enthusiasm.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Lord,--to be sure we want to send messages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Lord,--to be sure we want to send messages.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Lord,--to be sure we want to send messages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mervyn had not earlier been aware of the presence of Arabella in the dimly lighted hall during the report of the corporal, but it was coercive now.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Lord,--to be sure we want to send messages.
weatheredadjectiveUS /ˈweðərd/
worn by exposure to the weather
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Have Mr. Raymond in at once, Mr. Mervyn, and let us hear what he has to say of papa, and how he weathered the storm.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had not intended concealment, and she broke out with sudden enthusiasm.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Her father’s absence counted but a few hours, but the thought of it was as heavy as if it had endured for a year.
