used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
benevolentlyadverb
in a benevolent manner
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She'd like to talk to you, and I think you'd better."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But something happened which changed her feelings.
Claire
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From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
divisible by two
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But something happened which changed her feelings.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But something happened which changed her feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
how
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From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She'd like to talk to you, and I think you'd better."
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
and nothing more
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
She'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She'd like to talk to you, and I think you'd better."
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But something happened which changed her feelings.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She'd like to talk to you, and I think you'd better."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She'd like to talk to you, and I think you'd better."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It must be owned that earlier in the day she had learned, with a sinking of the heart, that she must give up the evening to Miss Marley.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
at the time that
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But something happened which changed her feelings.
Winn
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From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Claire had never been alone with Miss Marley before; she had known her only as an accompaniment to Winn; but she had been aware, even in these partial encounters, that she was being benevolently judged.
but in spite of that
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When every hour counted as a victory over time, she could not understand how Winn could let her go; and yet he had said quite definitely: "I want you to go to Miss Marley this evening.
you'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She'd like to talk to you, and I think you'd better."
