used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
quickly and without warning
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The ring wasn't a surprise, but you have one for me, Katherine."
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
condensationnounUS /ˌkɑːndənˈseɪʃən/
(psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
divisible by two
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The ring wasn't a surprise, but you have one for me, Katherine."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
infinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/
time without end
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
Katherine
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From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
knowingnessnoun
having knowledge of
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The ring wasn't a surprise, but you have one for me, Katherine."
used to form the superlative
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The ring wasn't a surprise, but you have one for me, Katherine."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
roguishlyadverb
like a dishonest rogue
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
salutaryadjectiveUS /ˈsæljəteri/
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The drifting had ceased abruptly, and he felt the new sense of reality as most salutary.
not in physical motion
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "The ring wasn't a surprise, but you have one for me, Katherine."
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter brought Katherine the engagement ring a few days afterward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
migratory
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
wasn't
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From this reading "The ring wasn't a surprise, but you have one for me, Katherine."
a late time of life
From this reading His personality and hers now filled the horizon; their relations demanded a healthy condensation of thoughts before expanded in wandering infinity, and he was thankful for the consciousness of definite duty and responsibility that made past years seem the refinement of egotism.
but in spite of that
From this reading Katherine looked almost roguishly gay that afternoon, and, even after the ring was exclaimed over, put on, and Peter duly kissed for it, he felt that there was still an expression of happy knowingness not yet accounted for.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The ring wasn't a surprise, but you have one for me, Katherine."
