used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
anew
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
for the reason that
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
Blanchard
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From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
COMBINATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
set up or found
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
Jim
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From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
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 Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
not any; not one
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
on one occasion
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
PeasenounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
SolidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She found pleasure in the society of Pease, partly because he stood for so much that Jim was not.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Solid, sober, incapable of concealment, his qualities gave her satisfaction, and the more because she knew his thoughts to be so much of her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BRINGS ABOUT TWO NEW COMBINATIONS For some time Beth Blanchard had been changing back to her old self.
unburdenedadjectiveUS /ənˈbɜːrdənd/
not burdened with difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once unburdened by confession, her heart seemed free again, and Beth began to think of Jim Wayne as a part of a past which could in no way affect her future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sorry for him as she was, with her pity she mingled shame at those remembered kisses.
