acquaintanceshipnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
a relationship less intimate than friendship
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It did not alarm me, this growing feeling of comradeship.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
(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 But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
artificiallyadverbUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəli/
not according to nature; not by natural means
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
Audrey
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From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
Audrey's
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From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading It did not alarm me, this growing feeling of comradeship.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not alarm me, this growing feeling of comradeship.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It did not alarm me, this growing feeling of comradeship.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It did not alarm me, this growing feeling of comradeship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
KeenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not alarm me, this growing feeling of comradeship.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not alarm me, this growing feeling of comradeship.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
Sanstead
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From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It did not alarm me, this growing feeling of comradeship.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before, during our engagement, we had been strangers, artificially tied together, and she had struggled against the chain.
weakeningnounUS /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
becoming weaker
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But now, for the first time, we were beginning to know each other, and were discovering that, after all, we had much in common.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Looking at it now I can see that the days which followed Audrey's arrival at Sanstead marked the true beginning of our acquaintanceship.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Keenly on the alert as I was for the least sign that would show that I was in danger of weakening in my loyalty to Cynthia, I did not detect one in my friendliness for Audrey.
