used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Life was so tremendous, so pathetic, so strenuous, so absurd.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
altruismnounUS /ˈæltruːɪzəm/
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
for the reason that
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
compassionateverbUS /kəmˈpæʃənət/
share the suffering of
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
Eve's
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From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
to or in any or all places
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
fluctuatedverbUS /ˈflʌktʃəweɪtɪd/
past form of “fluctuate” — cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life was so tremendous, so pathetic, so strenuous, so absurd.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The American man was a new type to Eve—a mongrel still in the making.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The American man was a new type to Eve—a mongrel still in the making.
mongrelnoun
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
From this reading The American man was a new type to Eve—a mongrel still in the making.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Life was so tremendous, so pathetic, so strenuous, so absurd.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
PURSUESverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Life was so tremendous, so pathetic, so strenuous, so absurd.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
not in physical motion
From this reading The American man was a new type to Eve—a mongrel still in the making.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading Life was so tremendous, so pathetic, so strenuous, so absurd.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Life was so tremendous, so pathetic, so strenuous, so absurd.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life was so tremendous, so pathetic, so strenuous, so absurd.
watchernounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading For the time being she was a watcher of other people’s activities, and she spent much of her time tramping here, there and everywhere, interested in everything because of her new prejudices.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading EVE PURSUES EXPERIENCE During the next two weeks Eve’s moods fluctuated between compassionate altruism and bitter and half laughing scorn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
which person or people
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was glad to get out of the hotel, since it was full of a certain type of American tourists—tall, sallow women who talked in loud, harsh voices, chiefly about food and the digestion of food, where they had been, and what they had paid for things.
