used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
diviningverbUS /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the week she had evaded him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading During the week she had evaded him.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt that she would never forget it.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She felt that she would never forget it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the week she had evaded him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the week she had evaded him.
intense and profound fear
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She felt that she would never forget it.
JEPSON
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From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
Jim
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From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She felt that she would never forget it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
PickettnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
American Confederate general known for leading a disastrous charge at Gettysburg (1825-1875)
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
Randerson
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From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt that she would never forget it.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And he, divining the state of her feelings, kept away from the house as much as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt that she would never forget it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT UNCLE JEPSON HEARD Every detail of the killing of Jim Pickett remained vivid in Ruth's recollection.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But her horror gradually abated, and at the end of a week she was able to look at Randerson without shuddering.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt that she would never forget it.
