used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
(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 She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
Beulah
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From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
CASTLESnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
CRUMBLINGverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
at any time
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
obtain
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
in a gradual manner
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
impartialitynounUS /ˌɪmpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/
an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
a single distinct event
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
and nothing more
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
narrowingnounUS /ˈneroʊɪŋ/
an instance of becoming narrow
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
not any; not one
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
not one, and not any
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
and nothing more
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
by chance
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
stretchings
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From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
suit-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRUMBLING CASTLES At the foot of the garden Beulah paused irresolute, the suit-case swinging gently in her hand.
a special situation
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
Travers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had made no plans for the decisive step events of the day had forced upon her, but the step itself she felt to be inevitable.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Against this narrowing band of outlook her vigorous spirit, with its dumb, insistent stretchings forth to the infinite, rebelled.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The real thing--the vital matter which demanded some exceptional protest--was the narrow and ever narrowing horizon of her father, a horizon bounded only by material gain.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was not in love with Jim Travers; she had turned the whole question over in her mind that afternoon, weighing it with judicial impartiality, supposing all manner of situations to try out her own emotions, and she had come to the conclusion that Travers was merely an incident in her life, a somewhat inspiring incident, perhaps, but an incident none the less.
