used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
André's
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From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
challengesnounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/
plural of “challenge” — a demanding or stimulating situation
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
put on clothes
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
Emil
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From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
divisible by two
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
FASCINATIONnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
Gage's
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From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading She walked rapidly until she gained the main street of the little village.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
maidenhoodnoun
the childhood of a girl
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
most important element
From this reading She walked rapidly until she gained the main street of the little village.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
Nora
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From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
Nora's
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From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
questioningsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋz/
plural of “questioning” — a request for information
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
with speed
From this reading She walked rapidly until she gained the main street of the little village.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She walked rapidly until she gained the main street of the little village.
carry out
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD FASCINATION In spite of André's interference and her grandfather's mild questionings, in spite, even, of Nora Gage's curious and sly looks, Rachel continued to take Emil out in the boat every day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She walked rapidly until she gained the main street of the little village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She walked rapidly until she gained the main street of the little village.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked rapidly until she gained the main street of the little village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
at the time that
From this reading But on the fifth day when she went to the beach, he did not appear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a time she waited in acute loneliness, then, with a magnificent effort, she returned to the house, deliberately donned her best dress, and, haughtily, under Nora's little inquisitive eyes, started for Old Harbour.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Some powerful law of existence was at work driving her blindly forward to realize a distant idea in the face of the challenges of her maidenhood.
