used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading Life was no longer distorted and abnormal.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
clinkingadjective
like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
Dandridge
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From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
true confidential information
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading Life was no longer distorted and abnormal.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
divisible by two
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
exhilaratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/
made joyful
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
immediately past
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life was no longer distorted and abnormal.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
for more time
From this reading Life was no longer distorted and abnormal.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
not any; not one
From this reading Life was no longer distorted and abnormal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Happiness had made everything different, even her appetite for the commonplace fare Mrs. Dandridge provided.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
unfulfilment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her pride and courage had come back to her; and she understood at last that it was not the unfulfilment of love, but the doubt of its reality, that had poisoned her thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
at the time that
From this reading THE LIGHT ON THE ROAD When Caroline entered the house, the sound of clinking plates and rattling knives told her that the boarders had already assembled at supper; and it surprised her to discover that she was hungry for the first time in months.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was just as if an intense physical pain had suddenly ceased to throb, and the relief exhilarated her nerves, and made her eager for the ordinary details which had been so irksome a few hours before.
