used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
CEMETERYnounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Her eyes were closed, for the inevitable reaction had come.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her eyes were closed, for the inevitable reaction had come.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
divisible by two
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes were closed, for the inevitable reaction had come.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her eyes were closed, for the inevitable reaction had come.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her eyes were closed, for the inevitable reaction had come.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes were closed, for the inevitable reaction had come.
HIGHGATE
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From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Her eyes were closed, for the inevitable reaction had come.
interminablyadverbUS /ˈɪntərmɪnæbli/
all the time; seemingly without stopping
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
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 The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
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 The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
Odette
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From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Her eyes were closed, for the inevitable reaction had come.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
smooth-running
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From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT HIGHGATE CEMETERY Odette Rider sat back in a corner of the smooth-running taxicab.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her eyes were closed, for the inevitable reaction had come.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The car sped through interminably long streets--in what direction she neither knew nor cared.
in or at the place that
From this reading Remember that she did not even know where the nursing home was situated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Excitement and anxiety had combined to give her the strength to walk to the cab with a firm step which had surprised the matron; but now, in the darkness and solitude, she was conscious of a depression, both physical and mental, which left her without the will or power for further effort.
