used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was utterly dazed, she could not understand.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading She was utterly dazed, she could not understand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If a true vision—oh! then what did it mean to her?
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
let fall to the ground
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
temporary military shelter
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If a true vision—oh! then what did it mean to her?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was utterly dazed, she could not understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading If a true vision—oh! then what did it mean to her?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
overwroughtadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was utterly dazed, she could not understand.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If a true vision—oh! then what did it mean to her?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She was utterly dazed, she could not understand.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She was utterly dazed, she could not understand.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Was this but a fiction of an overwrought and disordered mind, or had she seen a vision of things passing, or that had passed, far away?
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading RICHARD COMES As the sun set Rachel rose and walked to her hut.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was utterly dazed, she could not understand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it were a dream, then this was but another drop in her cup of bitterness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If a true vision—oh! then what did it mean to her?
