used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
move towards
From this reading APPROACH OF DEATH.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
give encouragement to
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
unvarying in nature
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading APPROACH OF DEATH.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
Du
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From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
dulleradjectiveUS /ˈdʌlər/
comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
evanescentadjectiveUS /ˌevəˈnesənt/
tending to vanish like vapor
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
divisible by two
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
at any time
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
Gertrude
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From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
Neckarnoun
a river in Germany; rises in the Black Forest and flows north into the Rhine
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APPROACH OF DEATH.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
soberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading She had passed a sleepless and painful night, and her evanescent and childlike spirits had sobered down into a melancholy and thoughtful mood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
Trevylyan
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From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
under normal conditions
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE next day, Gertrude and her companions went along the banks of the haunted Neckar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trevylyan tried in vain to cheer her; even his attempts (usually so eagerly received) to charm her duller moments by tale or legend were, in this instance, fruitless.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She leaned back in an open carriage with Trevylyan, ever constant, by her side, while Du-----e and Vane rode slowly in advance.
