104
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From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading LIZZIE AND BRETON "What of Adam cast out of Eden?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIZZIE AND BRETON "What of Adam cast out of Eden?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
BRETONnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading LIZZIE AND BRETON "What of Adam cast out of Eden?
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
put or send forth
From this reading LIZZIE AND BRETON "What of Adam cast out of Eden?
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
DANTEnounUS /ˈdɑːnteɪ/
an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
From this reading DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading LIZZIE AND BRETON "What of Adam cast out of Eden?
at any time
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
GABRIELnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
killsnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
LIZZIE
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From this reading LIZZIE AND BRETON "What of Adam cast out of Eden?
Lo
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From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
not any; not one
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIZZIE AND BRETON "What of Adam cast out of Eden?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LIZZIE AND BRETON "What of Adam cast out of Eden?
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
ROSSETTInounUS /roʊˈseti/
English poet and painter who was a leader of the Pre-Raphaelites (1828-1882)
From this reading DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
symbolizedverbUS /ˈsɪmbəlaɪzd/
past form of “symbolize” — express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I To the ordinary observer Lizzie Rand was, during that hot July, as she had ever been.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LIZZIE AND BRETON "What of Adam cast out of Eden?
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The servants in 104 Portland Place could detect no change, but then they did not search for one, having long regarded Miss Rand as a piece of machinery, symbolized by that broad shining belt of hers, happily calculated to fit, precisely, the duties for which it was required.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (And O the Bower and the hour!) Lo! with care like a shadow shaken He kills the hard earth whence he was taken."
