used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that any difference showed itself on the outside.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
Deborah's
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From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Not that any difference showed itself on the outside.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
infirmitynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not that any difference showed itself on the outside.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
easily agitated
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
not any; not one
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that any difference showed itself on the outside.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not that any difference showed itself on the outside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
and nothing more
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Not that any difference showed itself on the outside.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Not that any difference showed itself on the outside.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that any difference showed itself on the outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then as the months passed by everything settled down into a more or less level state.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Both had completely disappeared together, and she had no more power to recall the one than the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But in Deborah’s life two great gaps had been made—one the place left empty by her father, the other the place left empty by God.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was still the same quiet, unobtrusive, uninteresting child, with the same bundle of infirmities and the same nervous dread of people and of things, which latter infirmity, however, only appeared now and then.
