used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He had promised her to try to keep out of danger.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
FORBIDDENadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had promised her to try to keep out of danger.
Harriet
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From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had promised her to try to keep out of danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had promised her to try to keep out of danger.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
in the recent past
From this reading He wondered vaguely why he had seen so little of her lately.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wondered vaguely why he had seen so little of her lately.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had promised her to try to keep out of danger.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had promised her to try to keep out of danger.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wondered vaguely why he had seen so little of her lately.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading She had become more and more absorbed in her music and her manner had grown shy and embarrassed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He wondered vaguely why he had seen so little of her lately.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had promised her to try to keep out of danger.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He had promised her to try to keep out of danger.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He wondered vaguely why he had seen so little of her lately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But could she know or understand the struggle through which he was passing!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He wondered vaguely why he had seen so little of her lately.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FORBIDDEN LAND As Stuart dressed for the dinner he thought of Harriet with a pang.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered vaguely why he had seen so little of her lately.
