used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She took but a third of her normal dose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She took but a third of her normal dose.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading The craving awoke with her.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading She took but a third of her normal dose.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
Eva
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From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
divisible by two
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The craving awoke with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
for more time
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
mercilesslyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsələsli/
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading She took but a third of her normal dose.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
powdersnounUS /ˈpaʊdərz/
plural of “powder” — a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
ShannonnounUS /ˈʃænən/
United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading She took but a third of her normal dose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took but a third of her normal dose.
the act of using
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was four o’clock the following morning before she awoke.
at the time that
From this reading When Eva knocked at half past five, Shannon rose and dressed in frantic haste, that she might escape a return of the desire.
a Caucasian
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The craving awoke with her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
but in spite of that
From this reading It seized her mercilessly; yet even as she gave in to it, she had the satisfaction of knowing that she had gone without the little white powders longer this time than since she had first started to use them.
