absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
AliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
(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 It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
Berkley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Anne Berkley was dangerously ill.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
blanketedadjectiveUS /ˈblæŋkətɪd/
covered with (or as if with) a blanket
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading Little Anne Berkley was dangerously ill.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
dictatingverbUS /ˈdɪkteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dictate” — issue commands or orders for
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Little Anne Berkley was dangerously ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
Latham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Anne Berkley was dangerously ill.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
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 _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
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 _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
with speed
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
in or at or to some place
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
not known
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
unrealities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Making Alive_ During three days and for as many long nights Anne Dallas lived intensely in unrealities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Richard Latham was not inclined to talk; she herself was submerged in feeling that silenced words.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading She worked fast, for Richard was working fast; she rapidly took down notes for the first part of his third act, and was aware somewhere in her brain behind her absorption that he was dictating to her lines which surpassed himself at his previous best.
but in spite of that
From this reading It seemed to her that it blanketed thought, yet all the time she was thinking intently and, unknown to herself, was reaching conclusions.
