used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On their fourth meeting a furious quarrel developed.
(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 She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading She found, to her surprise, that only a new conflict had opened.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading On their fourth meeting a furious quarrel developed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
emanating from God
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
set up or found
From this reading She found, to her surprise, that only a new conflict had opened.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On their fourth meeting a furious quarrel developed.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading On their fourth meeting a furious quarrel developed.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
heedlesslyadverb
without care or concern
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She found, to her surprise, that only a new conflict had opened.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On their fourth meeting a furious quarrel developed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She found, to her surprise, that only a new conflict had opened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On their fourth meeting a furious quarrel developed.
on one occasion
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
and nothing more
From this reading She found, to her surprise, that only a new conflict had opened.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She found, to her surprise, that only a new conflict had opened.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
an angry dispute
From this reading On their fourth meeting a furious quarrel developed.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
determined
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found, to her surprise, that only a new conflict had opened.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She found, to her surprise, that only a new conflict had opened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On their fourth meeting a furious quarrel developed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She found, to her surprise, that only a new conflict had opened.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She did not divine at once all the hesitation of his character, but she perceived an opposition which amazed her.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading In her infatuation, she wished to run heedlessly, with bandaged eyes and hungry arms, into these enchanted gardens of her imagination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dodo had expected that, with the difficulties of the reconciliation resolved, their relations would be resumed where they had been interrupted.
