used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
(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 Her sister’s state had filled all her thoughts the previous night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All at once she started, and sprang to her feet, changed as by a spell.
make calm or still
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading All at once she started, and sprang to her feet, changed as by a spell.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading All at once she started, and sprang to her feet, changed as by a spell.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Her sister’s state had filled all her thoughts the previous night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
Glebenoun
plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
Isabel
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From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
Isabel's
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From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
go away from a place
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
Margaret
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From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her sister’s state had filled all her thoughts the previous night.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
on one occasion
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Her sister’s state had filled all her thoughts the previous night.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Her sister’s state had filled all her thoughts the previous night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading All at once she started, and sprang to her feet, changed as by a spell.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading All at once she started, and sprang to her feet, changed as by a spell.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All at once she started, and sprang to her feet, changed as by a spell.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Her sister’s state had filled all her thoughts the previous night.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her sister’s state had filled all her thoughts the previous night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
hard to endure
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Excitement had once more sunk into calm at the Glebe Cottage; but Margaret, though she had recovered her composure, had suffered so much from the shock as to be unable to leave her bed next day.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
at the time that
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Hopes and fears about her recovery, awe and excitement about the means to be used, a terrible strain of suspense, and blank of disappointment when all was over, had withdrawn Isabel’s mind entirely from her own affairs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On the other side of the wall sat Isabel trying in vain to occupy herself with her usual work.
