Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

(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 Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading --Browning.

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

combined into or constituting a chemical compound

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

the state of being physically constrained

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

advancing in amount or intensity

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

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From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Quita was troubled.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

filled with shade

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

in a strange manner

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Quita was troubled.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Quita was troubled.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A full week had elapsed since that day so strangely compounded of rapture and dread; of matter-of-fact service, and shy, tender intimacies that had seemed to set a seal on the completeness of their reunion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, in the days that followed, she had been increasingly aware of a nameless something, an indefinable constraint between them, which instinct told her would not have been there if conscience had surrendered all along the line.