used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hyacinth resumed her work, but a burning thirst was upon her--a thirst that could not be quenched.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
(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 sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
in addition
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hyacinth resumed her work, but a burning thirst was upon her--a thirst that could not be quenched.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
the act of burning something
From this reading Hyacinth resumed her work, but a burning thirst was upon her--a thirst that could not be quenched.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hyacinth resumed her work, but a burning thirst was upon her--a thirst that could not be quenched.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hyacinth resumed her work, but a burning thirst was upon her--a thirst that could not be quenched.
Dartelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Dartelle was not unkind or ungrateful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
wanted intensely
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
Holte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
HyacinthnounUS /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Dartelle was not unkind or ungrateful.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Dartelle was not unkind or ungrateful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lady Dartelle was not unkind or ungrateful.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading Hyacinth resumed her work, but a burning thirst was upon her--a thirst that could not be quenched.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Hyacinth resumed her work, but a burning thirst was upon her--a thirst that could not be quenched.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
express in speech
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Hyacinth resumed her work, but a burning thirst was upon her--a thirst that could not be quenched.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Lady Dartelle was not unkind or ungrateful.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Lady Dartelle was not unkind or ungrateful.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hyacinth resumed her work, but a burning thirst was upon her--a thirst that could not be quenched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
at the time that
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She sent to ask if Miss Holte was better and able to resume her work; she also desired the housekeeper to see that the governess had all she required, and then, thinking that she had done her duty, she forgot all about her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Adrian was near her, he was under the same roof, breathing the same air, his eyes would rest on the same scenes, he would speak every day to the same people.
a late time of life
From this reading When Hyacinth rose the next morning, it was as though long years had passed over her.
