used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
(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 It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
from appearances alone
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
for the reason that
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she only shook her head and pressed the hand of her Judas wistfully.
make calm or still
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
Carlita
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From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do tell me everything!" exclaimed Jessica, when they were alone.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
divisible by two
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
at any time
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Do tell me everything!" exclaimed Jessica, when they were alone.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Do tell me everything!" exclaimed Jessica, when they were alone.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
good-night
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From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But she only shook her head and pressed the hand of her Judas wistfully.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But she only shook her head and pressed the hand of her Judas wistfully.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
how
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From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
Jessica
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From this reading "Do tell me everything!" exclaimed Jessica, when they were alone.
JudasnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəs/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading But she only shook her head and pressed the hand of her Judas wistfully.
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 "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
go away from a place
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do tell me everything!" exclaimed Jessica, when they were alone.
a particular point in time
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
and nothing more
From this reading But she only shook her head and pressed the hand of her Judas wistfully.
others
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From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
Pierrepont
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From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
compacted by ironing
From this reading But she only shook her head and pressed the hand of her Judas wistfully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But she only shook her head and pressed the hand of her Judas wistfully.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
stoicnounUS /ˈstoʊɪk/
a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
express in words
From this reading "Do tell me everything!" exclaimed Jessica, when they were alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do tell me everything!" exclaimed Jessica, when they were alone.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She said good-night to Pierrepont as smilingly as to the others, and even permitted him to clasp her cold fingers for a moment as he took his leave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do tell me everything!" exclaimed Jessica, when they were alone.
at the time that
From this reading "Do tell me everything!" exclaimed Jessica, when they were alone.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I have been feverishly anxious for them to go for two hours, because I knew there was so much that we should wish to talk about."
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading But she only shook her head and pressed the hand of her Judas wistfully.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was a marvel to Carlita ever afterward how she had the strength to drag through the apparently endless hours of that evening, and yet after that outburst of passion there alone under the pitiless stars, she was to all appearances calm as a stoic.
