used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
Barnard
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From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
Barnard's
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From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the web of fate is wonderfully woven.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
Clodagh's
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From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But the web of fate is wonderfully woven.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
gondolasnounUS /ˈɡɑːndələz/
plural of “gondola” — a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
GoreverbUS /ɡɔːr/
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
a single distinct event
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
inconsequentadjective
lacking worth or importance
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
indeliblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdeləbli/
in an indelible manner
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
interludenounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
the act of departing
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
new-born
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From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
not any; not one
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
a brief written record
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
propoundedverbUS /prəˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
in a strange manner
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
symphonynounUS /ˈsɪmfəni/
a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
tunefuladjectiveUS /ˈtuːnfəl/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading It is quite possible that, taken as a mere note in the tuneful, inconsequent symphony of her social life in Venice, Barnard's expression of his sentiments might have glanced across her mind, leaving no definite impression.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading But the web of fate is wonderfully woven.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
at the time that
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Barnard had propounded those sentiments through the medium of a name--a name which was to be indelibly printed upon Clodagh's memory by the strangely opportune appearance of its owner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the moment when the gondolas passed, at the moment when Barnard laughingly explained the stranger's identity, the name of Walter Gore took on a new significance, became a personal element in touch with her own existence.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading But the web of fate is wonderfully woven.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading But the web of fate is wonderfully woven.
but in spite of that
From this reading This little incident--this small and yet significant interlude--in Clodagh's day of new-born freedom, possessed a weight and an importance all its own.
