used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
consider or hold as true
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
anew
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
from appearances alone
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
Colonna
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From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
MaddenverbUS /ˈmædən/
cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
Pincio
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From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
Identical; not different.
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the hour of meeting with Captain Madden near the gardens of the Pincio, apparently his time had been entirely at the disposal of the Rainbow Ranch party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Ruth having completely banished her momentary fear that his kindness meant more than a passing fancy for Jack, was at first glad enough to accept his attentions.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading JACK TEN days later if Ruth and Jean had again talked this same matter over together, it is possible that their points of view might not have been so far apart.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But this was difficult, since Jean was then spending several days with the Princess Colonna at her villa several miles from the city of Rome.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she thus revealed a lack of wisdom, there would be time enough for regret later on.
