used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "I wonder what has become of Gormala these times.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Strangely enough, I had been myself thinking of the Witch-woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Strangely enough, I had been myself thinking of the Witch-woman.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
Gormala
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wonder what has become of Gormala these times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strangely enough, I had been myself thinking of the Witch-woman.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder what has become of Gormala these times.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what has become of Gormala these times.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
and nothing more
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
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 If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
immediately past
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
Marjory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Strangely enough, I had been myself thinking of the Witch-woman.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
not any; not one
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
and nothing more
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely enough, I had been myself thinking of the Witch-woman.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
in or at that place or location
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I wonder what has become of Gormala these times.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Strangely enough, I had been myself thinking of the Witch-woman.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I wonder what has become of Gormala these times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
weirds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suppose it was that the memory of the finding of the treasure, and of the hovering near us of death, had recalled her weirds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wonder what has become of Gormala these times.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE DUTY OF A WIFE Just as we were about to start Marjory said to me, half in jest but wholly in earnest:
Witch-woman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strangely enough, I had been myself thinking of the Witch-woman.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what has become of Gormala these times.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she knew of the last two nights, she would simply become desperate; and there is no knowing what she might prophecy!"
