used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Like recognizing like, she was severely let alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
for the reason that
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
hikernounUS /ˈhaɪkər/
a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
hikersnounUS /ˈhaɪkərz/
plural of “hiker” — a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
immuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmjuːn/
relating to the condition of immunity
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Like recognizing like, she was severely let alone.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like recognizing like, she was severely let alone.
Lissa
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From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
near-genius
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From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
many times at short intervals
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
personificationnounUS /pərˌsɑːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
a person who represents an abstract quality
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
pestnounUS /pest/
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
Polly
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From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Like recognizing like, she was severely let alone.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Like recognizing like, she was severely let alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like recognizing like, she was severely let alone.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
Thurley
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From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
transformationsnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “transformation” — a qualitative change
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
which person or people
From this reading And Hobart, who was acknowledged to be the personification of public opinion, was immune from the pest.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the winter Thurley tired of the hysterical hikers, since they increased in number.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They did not bother with such persons as Lissa or Mark or Polly.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading By degrees Thurley realized why Lissa was not bothered—because Lissa herself was a hysterical hiker developed to the stage of a near-genius; such transformations are too often wrought these days.
