used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
ADELA
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From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
anew
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To obtain that blank an interval of reflection was necessary, and now, to-day, that had been impossible.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
rid of obstructions
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading To obtain that blank an interval of reflection was necessary, and now, to-day, that had been impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
inflictionnounUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading To obtain that blank an interval of reflection was necessary, and now, to-day, that had been impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
immediately past
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
the act of departing
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
MarinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
become covered with mist
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
absolutely essential
From this reading To obtain that blank an interval of reflection was necessary, and now, to-day, that had been impossible.
not any; not one
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To obtain that blank an interval of reflection was necessary, and now, to-day, that had been impossible.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
come into possession of
From this reading To obtain that blank an interval of reflection was necessary, and now, to-day, that had been impossible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To obtain that blank an interval of reflection was necessary, and now, to-day, that had been impossible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading To obtain that blank an interval of reflection was necessary, and now, to-day, that had been impossible.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
carry out
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To obtain that blank an interval of reflection was necessary, and now, to-day, that had been impossible.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading She was not used to confused minds and resented them; whenever so great an infliction came upon her she solved the confusion by dismissing it, by leaving her mind a blank until it should take upon itself to be clear again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
which person or people
From this reading On returning, she had been instantly confronted by a number of people who required to be given tea and conversation, and no time had been allowed her in which she might resolve that her mind should be cleared.
wist
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LADY ADELA "At first it seemed a little speck, And then it seemed a mist; It moved and moved, and took at last A certain shape, I wist."
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Ancient Mariner._ I Lady Adela had returned from that visit to her mother's portrait with a confused mind.
