plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
anew
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
(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 The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trouble was destined to find her and needed no watching.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Trouble was destined to find her and needed no watching.
doesn't
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From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
communicated in words
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
the organ of sight
From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Trouble was destined to find her and needed no watching.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Trouble was destined to find her and needed no watching.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
a single distinct event
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
Lucile
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From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
mid-afternoon
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From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
of an obscure nature
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Trouble was destined to find her and needed no watching.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
not any; not one
From this reading Trouble was destined to find her and needed no watching.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
a brief written record
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
a special situation
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trouble was destined to find her and needed no watching.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Lucile need not have kept an eye out for trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trouble was destined to find her and needed no watching.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Trouble was destined to find her and needed no watching.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
in or at the place that
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the thing which happened to her on the following evening, though doubly mysterious and haunting in its character, appeared to have no connection whatever to the incident of the note.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The storm which had been rising all night had lulled with the morning sun, but by mid-afternoon was raging again with redoubled fury.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
you'll
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From this reading As she expressed it afterward: "It doesn't seem to matter much where you are nor what you are doing, if you are destined for adventures you'll have them."
