aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had looked to West for rescue, and now he seemed about to fail her.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
anew
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She had looked to West for rescue, and now he seemed about to fail her.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had looked to West for rescue, and now he seemed about to fail her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
the act of departing
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had looked to West for rescue, and now he seemed about to fail her.
Maddison
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From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
MARIANadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
free from harm or evil
From this reading She had looked to West for rescue, and now he seemed about to fail her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
Rottingdean
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From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
express in words
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had looked to West for rescue, and now he seemed about to fail her.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
in the near future
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
precisely as stated
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading She had looked to West for rescue, and now he seemed about to fail her.
West'snounUS /wests/
possessive form of “west” — the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading MARIAN was very angry at West’s unexpected desertion after the theater.
at the time that
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she reached home she sat down by the bright fire in the drawing room, which she had told the servant to keep up well, and gave full rein to her disappointment.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She hated the very thought of him now—without any reason, as she admitted to herself.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It would soon be time to go down again to Rottingdean; Maddison had written to say that work was progressing fast and well, and calling on her to keep her promise to return to him when he could truly report that things were going satisfactorily.
