aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The same afternoon Wynnie went out sketching with Dora.
(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 I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
Connie
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From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
demanding attention
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE SHADOW OP DEATH.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
Dora
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From this reading The same afternoon Wynnie went out sketching with Dora.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
set up or found
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
engage in
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
on one occasion
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
OP
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From this reading THE SHADOW OP DEATH.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The same afternoon Wynnie went out sketching with Dora.
Percivale
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From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same afternoon Wynnie went out sketching with Dora.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW OP DEATH.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
sketchingverbUS /ˈsketʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading The same afternoon Wynnie went out sketching with Dora.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW OP DEATH.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I said nothing, for I had confidence that all she needed was time to come to herself, that the voice that speaks louder than any thunder might make its stillness heard.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The same afternoon Wynnie went out sketching with Dora.
at the time that
From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And when I came home from my walk the next morning I found Mr. Percivale once more in the group about Connie, and evidently on the best possible terms with all.
Wynnie
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From this reading When Wynnie appeared at dinner she looked ashamed of herself, and her face betrayed that she had been crying.
