used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
Aldous
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From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
death of a person
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
Joanne
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From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
journey's
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From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
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 John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
MacDonald
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From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
cut with a saw
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
in or at that place or location
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
ToothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
hard to endure
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading He believed that as they drew nearer to their journey's end her suspense and uneasiness, the fear which she was trying to keep from him, would, in spite of her, become more and more evident.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading John Aldous knew that there was some deep significance in her visit to the grave under the Saw Tooth Mountain, and that from the beginning she had been fighting under a tremendous mental and physical strain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It was as if she had risen out of herself, out of whatever fear or grief she might have possessed in her own heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the hour in which she had listened to the story of old MacDonald a change seemed to have come over Joanne.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had expected this day would be a terrible day for her; he had seen her efforts to strengthen herself for the approaching crisis that morning.
