used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
put or send forth
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
command with authority
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
estrangementnounUS /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
separation resulting from hostility
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
apart from; not including
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
brought together in one place
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
Grover
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From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
take the midday meal
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
most important element
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
in the near future
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
not in physical motion
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By degrees she gathered, more from hint than direct speech, that the main grievance was being turned out of the room during the two nights of delirium.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
at the time that
From this reading When Grover presently entered her room with lunch, Virginia was quick to perceive an estrangement.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman's face was set in stern lines, and her eyes were cast down, except at such moments as she fancied that Virginia was not looking, when she sent furtive, searching glances at the wistful face upon the pillow.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Virginia wondered what had happened, But felt too languid to inquire, dreading that some kind of a scene might follow.
but in spite of that
From this reading ESCAPE "_But next day passed, and next day yet With still some cause to wait one day more._" --Robert Browning.
