adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
Alicia
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From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had ceased latterly, however, to note particularly that or any impression.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She had ceased latterly, however, to note particularly that or any impression.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
Filbert'snounUS /ˈfɪlbərts/
possessive form of “filbert” — small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
FinallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had ceased latterly, however, to note particularly that or any impression.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had ceased latterly, however, to note particularly that or any impression.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading She had ceased latterly, however, to note particularly that or any impression.
Laura
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From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
Livingstones
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From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
narrowingnounUS /ˈneroʊɪŋ/
an instance of becoming narrow
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading She had ceased latterly, however, to note particularly that or any impression.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had ceased latterly, however, to note particularly that or any impression.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She had ceased latterly, however, to note particularly that or any impression.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Such things require range and atmosphere, and she seemed to have no more command over these; her outlook was blocked by crowding, narrowing facts.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Finally the days of Laura Filbert's sojourn under the Livingstones' roof followed each other into the past that is not much pondered.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Alicia at one time valued the impression that life in Calcutta disappeared entirely into this kind of history, that one's memory there was a rubbish heap of which one naturally did not trouble to stir up the dust.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
wistfulnessnounUS /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/
a sadly pensive longing
From this reading It gave a soothing wistfulness to discontent to think this, which a discerning glance might often have seen about her lips and eyebrows as she lay back among her carriage cushions under the flattery of the south wind in the course of her evening drive.
