used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
(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 "All those people" was the way that, with frightened eyes, she had contemplated it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
any thing at all
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GOLDEN CAGE "She gives away because she overflows.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
for the reason that
From this reading THE GOLDEN CAGE "She gives away because she overflows.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
(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 did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
CAGEnounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading THE GOLDEN CAGE "She gives away because she overflows.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading "All those people" was the way that, with frightened eyes, she had contemplated it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
doesn't
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From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
at any time
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "All those people" was the way that, with frightened eyes, she had contemplated it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
made afraid
From this reading "All those people" was the way that, with frightened eyes, she had contemplated it.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading THE GOLDEN CAGE "She gives away because she overflows.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE GOLDEN CAGE "She gives away because she overflows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
a unit of instruction
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
overflowsnounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊz/
plural of “overflow” — a large flow
From this reading THE GOLDEN CAGE "She gives away because she overflows.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "All those people" was the way that, with frightened eyes, she had contemplated it.
an amount of time
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GOLDEN CAGE "She gives away because she overflows.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDEN CAGE "She gives away because she overflows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had never, very definitely, imagined to herself this "coming out," but it had been, at any rate, behind its possible glories, a period of terror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not pretend to deny or examine their golden quality--they were far, far better than she had imagined anything could ever be, and that was enough.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "All those people" was the way that, with frightened eyes, she had contemplated it.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She has her own feelings, her own standards; she doesn't keep remembering that she must be proud."--_The Lesson of the Master._ I Those weeks were, to Rachel, a golden time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "All those people" was the way that, with frightened eyes, she had contemplated it.
