used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
(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 CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
Beatrice'snounUS /ˈbiːətrɪsɪz/
possessive form of “beatrice” — the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading For she knew that Beatrice's confession was to go further.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
Cary
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From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
put or send forth
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Her own child, her partner and co-worker, had upset the erection of years.
CLEARINGnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
co-workernounUS /ˈkoʊˈwɜːrkər/
an associate that one works with
From this reading Her own child, her partner and co-worker, had upset the erection of years.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading For she knew that Beatrice's confession was to go further.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
a female human offspring
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading Her own child, her partner and co-worker, had upset the erection of years.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For she knew that Beatrice's confession was to go further.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For she knew that Beatrice's confession was to go further.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For she knew that Beatrice's confession was to go further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
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 For she knew that Beatrice's confession was to go further.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
Marutnoun
any of a group of Hindu storm gods; offspring of Rudra
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Her own child, her partner and co-worker, had upset the erection of years.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
RUBBISHnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For she knew that Beatrice's confession was to go further.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
undeservedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvd/
not deserved or earned
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Her own child, her partner and co-worker, had upset the erection of years.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading CLEARING AWAY THE RUBBISH All the night following the momentous meeting of the Marut Diamond Company Mrs. Cary had kept to her room, the door locked against her daughter, and had sobbed and wailed in a manner befitting the victim of a hard and undeserved fate.
migratory
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
which person or people
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She saw themselves cast out of Marut; she saw the desolate wandering over the earth's surface, this time without the consolation and protection of wealth.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading But in reality hers was the rage of a clumsy workman who has cut himself with his own tools.
a late time of life
From this reading Her own child, her partner and co-worker, had upset the erection of years.
