Agnes
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From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading His strange words and singular recognition of her was baffling.
Baptiste
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From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
promote over another
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His strange words and singular recognition of her was baffling.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
held dear
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
a human being
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
predestinationnounUS /ˌpriːdestəˈneɪʃən/
previous determination as if by destiny or fate
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
providencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading His strange words and singular recognition of her was baffling.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
unusual or striking
From this reading His strange words and singular recognition of her was baffling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His strange words and singular recognition of her was baffling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAY BEFORE Never since the night at the sod house had Agnes Stewart been the same person.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could not seem to dismiss Jean Baptiste, and the instance of her providence in getting lost and thereby saving him, from her mind.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
precisely as stated
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His strange words and singular recognition of her was baffling.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Being so very curious therefore, she had since learned that he was well known in the community and held in popular favor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew little and understood less with regard to predestination; but she had, since meeting him, recalled that he was the one she had seen in her dream--and loved!
the words that are spoken
From this reading His strange words and singular recognition of her was baffling.
