used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
(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 Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
terminate
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
make calm or still
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
a state at a particular time
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
Gaston
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From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
Lawson
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From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
Len
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From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
Marie
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From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
not any; not one
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
not often
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
required or under orders
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
VeinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading It was known that Len Lawson had appeared on the scene, and though seldom seen, he spent much of his time near the Blue Vein, until he disappeared altogether.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _CONCLUSION._ For some time matters at Pierre Island went forward pleasantly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
which person or people
From this reading Grace Gaston, who had kept herself away from her friends for so long, suddenly appeared among them, and her presence added a new element of pleasure to the experience of all, while her own delight was undisguised at what had occurred previous to her arrival.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading Marie and Winslow, as may be supposed, gave themselves up to the delicious moments of their new life.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading There was nothing to mar the serenity of the days, and no distracting element or disturbing condition to break the peace and calm that wrapped the hearts of the folk of Bluff House.
