used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
Daleham
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From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
DarjeelingnounUS /ˌdɑːrˈdʒiːlɪŋ/
a fine variety of black tea grown in northern India
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
the act of departing
From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
Dermot's
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From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
at any time
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
a young female
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
GODDESSnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
innuendoesnounUS /ˌɪnjuːˈendoʊz/
plural of “innuendo” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
KALInounUS /ˈkɑːliː/
bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
Noreen
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From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
on one occasion
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
RainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
savourverb
have flavor; taste of something
From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
schoolfellownoun
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading To Noreen Daleham it had lost its savour since Dermot's departure.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
in the direction of
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Her feelings towards Ida had undergone a radical change; her admiration of and affection for her old schoolfellow had vanished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FEAST OF THE GODDESS KALI The Rains were nearing their end, and with them the Darjeeling Season was drawing to a close.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Her eyes were opened, and she now saw plainly the true character of the woman whom once she was proud to call her friend.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The girl wondered that she could have ever been deceived, for she now understood the many innuendoes that had been made in her hearing against Mrs. Smith, as well as many things in that lady's own behaviour that had perplexed her at the time.
