used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
(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 At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
a cherished desire
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
Deane
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From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
DEVIL'SnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading We all have had such dreams as hers.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
set up or found
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We all have had such dreams as hers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
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 The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
march in a procession
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
mycological
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From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
not any; not one
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE "DEVIL'S GARDEN" Constance Deane had developed a definite ambition.
a special situation
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was her dream to pursue this new study of hers until she had made a definite place for herself, either as a recognized authority or by some startling discovery, in mycological annals--in fact, to become in some measure a benefactor of mankind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all have had such dreams as hers.
at the time that
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At all events she believed it to be such, which, after all, is much the same thing in the end.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The spirit of unrest which had possessed her that afternoon in March, when she had lamented that the world held no place for her, had found at least a temporary outlet in this direction.
