used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
almightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What would be the outcome of this visit to Valfreyne?
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
terminate
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That the Duke loved her she knew--but with what kind of love?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not guess.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading That the Duke loved her she knew--but with what kind of love?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She could not guess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
Katherine
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From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading That the Duke loved her she knew--but with what kind of love?
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 That the Duke loved her she knew--but with what kind of love?
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading That the Duke loved her she knew--but with what kind of love?
held dear
From this reading That the Duke loved her she knew--but with what kind of love?
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not guess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading What would be the outcome of this visit to Valfreyne?
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
try to get or reach
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not guess.
make square
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the Duke loved her she knew--but with what kind of love?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What would be the outcome of this visit to Valfreyne?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
Valfreyne
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From this reading What would be the outcome of this visit to Valfreyne?
precisely as stated
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading What would be the outcome of this visit to Valfreyne?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would be the outcome of this visit to Valfreyne?
at the time that
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With an almighty passion which one day would break all barriers and seek for fulfilment?
in the company of; together with
From this reading That the Duke loved her she knew--but with what kind of love?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading London seemed very noisy and tumultuous to Katherine when they returned to Berkeley Square, and the routine of her work came almost as a relief.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would be the outcome of this visit to Valfreyne?
