used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
anew
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
any thing at all
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
intentionally conceived
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
DamnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
else
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From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
Emma
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From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
divisible by two
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His grief was partly for his wife's grief.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
destroyed or killed
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading His grief was partly for his wife's grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
numbnessnounUS /ˈnʌmnəs/
partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
held or filled or in use
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading His grief was partly for his wife's grief.
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'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
PETER'SnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — 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'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
Starkley
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From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading John and Constance Starkley and Flora and Emma felt that every room of the old house was so full of memories of the three boys that they could not think of anything else.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
precisely as stated
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETER'S ROOM IS AGAIN OCCUPIED LIFE was very dull round Beaver Dam after Peter had gone away.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
at the time that
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His grief was partly for his wife's grief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were times when he glowed with pride and even when he flamed with anger, but he was always conscious of the weight on his heart.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading John Starkley worked early and late, but a sense of numbness was always at his heart.
