AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was not that they did not care, she reflected--she _did_ care.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not that they did not care, she reflected--she _did_ care.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
communicated in words
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
opinion or judgment
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
engage in
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
mangledadjectiveUS /ˈmæŋɡəld/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
Molly'snounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
with speed
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading It was not that they did not care, she reflected--she _did_ care.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not that they did not care, she reflected--she _did_ care.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
Sylvia
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From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROAD IS NOT SO CLEAR It shocked Sylvia that Molly's death should make so little difference.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not that they did not care, she reflected--she _did_ care.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading She had cried and cried at the thought of that quivering, vital spirit broken by the inert crushing mass of steel--she could not bring herself to think of the soft body, mangled, bloody.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not that they did not care, she reflected--she _did_ care.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
at the time that
From this reading Austin cared too: she was sure of it; but when they had expressed their pity, what more could they do?
in the company of; together with
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
the words that are spoken
From this reading After one sober evening with the stunning words fresh before their eyes, the three friends quickly returned to their ordinary routine of life.
