used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
in the past
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
(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 But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Look, then, into thine heart and write!’
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
being one more than seven
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
eloquentlyadverbUS /ˈeləkwəntli/
with eloquence
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ‘Look, then, into thine heart and write!’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ‘Look, then, into thine heart and write!’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ‘Look, then, into thine heart and write!’
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
on one occasion
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
and nothing more
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
a human being
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
queerest
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From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
without speaking
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ‘Look, then, into thine heart and write!’
an old word for “yours”
From this reading ‘Look, then, into thine heart and write!’
a special situation
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
hard to endure
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very intently, too, and as if surprised or trying to remember.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her large eyes seemed singularly brilliant, and for a while the only thing living about her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But all at once, as though memory had returned, she sprang to her feet and stood, strong, and utterly without support, and questioned him with those eyes silently but eloquently.
produce a literary work
From this reading ‘Look, then, into thine heart and write!’
Wyndham
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From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The queerest thing about it all to Wyndham was that, instead of being enfeebled by the strange draught she had drunk, she looked younger, more vigorous, and altogether another person from the forlorn, poor child of eight hours ago.
