used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
(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 Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Janet came twice with gay parties to enjoy the ski-ing and snowshoeing.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
without stop or interruption
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
Donald
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From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Janet came twice with gay parties to enjoy the ski-ing and snowshoeing.
estrangeverbUS /eˈstreɪndʒ/
remove from customary environment or associations
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
set up or found
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Janet came twice with gay parties to enjoy the ski-ing and snowshoeing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
heartachenounUS /ˈhɑːrteɪk/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
Janet
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From this reading Janet came twice with gay parties to enjoy the ski-ing and snowshoeing.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
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 During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
held dear
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
on one occasion
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Janet came twice with gay parties to enjoy the ski-ing and snowshoeing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
reproached
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From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
ski-ing
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From this reading Janet came twice with gay parties to enjoy the ski-ing and snowshoeing.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
snowshoeing
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From this reading Janet came twice with gay parties to enjoy the ski-ing and snowshoeing.
that is looked for
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
two times
From this reading Janet came twice with gay parties to enjoy the ski-ing and snowshoeing.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
Wainwrights
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From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
at the time that
From this reading She found that she loved Donald, and decided that any uncertainty as to his past was as nothing when weighed against her need of him.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the long winter the mill continued operations in spite of heavy snows, the roads being kept open by the continual traffic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Bitterly she reproached herself for allowing her pride to estrange him from her, and with all the arts of a beautiful and cultured woman she sought to regain the power she once held over him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With a fond hope that he would receive word of the Wainwrights, Donald eagerly awaited the coming of each mail; but after a month of disappointment he became less sanguine, and threw himself desperately into work in a vain attempt to allay his heartache.
