used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
in actual fact
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
Beaconhite
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From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
Cicely
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From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
CODESnounUS /koʊdz/
plural of “code” — a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
at any time
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
how
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From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
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 Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
LucasnounUS /ˈluːkəs/
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
not one, and not any
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
residuenounUS /ˈrezəduː/
matter that remains after something has been removed
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
in a swift manner
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, her new friendship was proving interesting as none other had ever before interested her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
two times
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although it lacked three days of being a calendar month the time seemed to her to stretch indefinitely backward into such length, that she had to stop to reckon up how long it actually had been.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
Wilmer
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From this reading CODES Cicely had been three weeks in the service of Mr. Wilmer Lucas, four weeks a resident of Beaconhite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Cicely was conscious of changes wrought upon herself by these swiftly passing days, changes so far undefined, yet not the less perceptible.
but in spite of that
From this reading New experiences were crowding upon her, filling each day with interests so absorbing that the hours sped by, yet left a residue of the effect of more than twice their duration.
