used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a page to be turned.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a page to be turned.
blanknessnoun
the state of being blank; void; emptiness
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
confined by bonds
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her thoughts were not with Arthur.
Camelianoun
any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
dedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
Henge
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From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
hymenealnounUS /ˌhɪməˈniːəl/
a wedding hymn
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
inscribeverbUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
joined in matrimony
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
take in marriage
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading There was a page to be turned.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
Perior
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From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
move an implement through
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a page to be turned.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But her thoughts were not with Arthur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a page to be turned.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There was a page to be turned.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading In that case the new chapter would be hymeneal; indeed, it seemed inevitable that she should marry Arthur Henge; the waiting volume seemed inevitably that of her married life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Camelia during the next few days was conscious of an expectant pause.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But her thoughts were not with Arthur.
whereon
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From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But her thoughts were not with Arthur.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She kept her own hand from it; for a day or two, at least, she would not stir a finger; and if Perior chose to turn it, the turning bound her to nothing--would probably reveal mere blankness, whereon he might inscribe an affectionate dedication for her new life.
