used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
(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 mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
DISCHARGEDadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading THE WATCH DOG DISCHARGED.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
psychological suffering
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE WATCH DOG DISCHARGED.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
intangiblenounUS /ˌɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
assets that are saleable though not material or physical
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
others
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From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATCH DOG DISCHARGED.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
not known
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
Wardour
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From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
warm-hearted
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From this reading Personally, she had nothing to fear, nothing to annoy her; but the warm-hearted heiress made a friend's cause her own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
look attentively
From this reading THE WATCH DOG DISCHARGED.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three days that followed were days of unrest to Constance Wardour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mystery round about her, her inability to cope with the unknown, the inaction, the waiting, was almost more than she could calmly endure; and all this distress of mind and unrest of body was for others.
but in spite of that
From this reading The intangible, yet distinctly realized trouble, and fear, and dread, were new experiences in her bright life.
