used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I hope you haven't been tiring yourself."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
Clodagh's
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From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
being one more than seven
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
Good-morning
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From this reading "Good-morning, James!" she said.
good-will
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From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
half-past
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From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
haven't
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From this reading "I hope you haven't been tiring yourself."
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you haven't been tiring yourself."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope you haven't been tiring yourself."
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "Good-morning, James!" she said.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
Milbanke
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From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
a human being
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
with speed
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good-morning, James!" she said.
only a very short time before
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
tiringadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading "I hope you haven't been tiring yourself."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
untiredadjective
with unreduced energy
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Coming downstairs at half-past eight, the first person she encountered was Milbanke, entering the hotel from the terrace.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And spurred by her own exuberant spirits, roused to a sense of general good-will by her own rosy outlook upon life, she went quickly forward to greet him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope you haven't been tiring yourself."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "I hope you haven't been tiring yourself."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading During the night that followed, Clodagh's excited thoughts scarcely permitted her to sleep; but with that extraordinary reserve of strength that springs from the combination of youth and health, she rose next morning as fresh and untired as though she had enjoyed unbroken rest.
