used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
a-quiver
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From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
Hickses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
go away from a place
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
Luxeadjective
elegant and sumptuous
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
engage in
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
MorallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
not any; not one
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
Nouveau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
and nothing more
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
try to get or reach
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
not in physical motion
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
Strefford
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From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
Susy
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From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the drive back from her dinner at the Nouveau Luxe, events had followed the course foreseen by Susy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Morally sure of it though she had been, the discovery was a shock, and she measured for the first time the abyss between fearing and knowing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had promised Strefford to seek legal advice about her divorce, and he had kissed her; and the promise had been easier to make than she had expected, the kiss less difficult to receive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had gone to the dinner a-quiver with the mortification of learning that her husband was still with the Hickses.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading No wonder he had not written--the modern husband did not have to: he had only to leave it to time and the newspapers to make known his intentions.
