used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
at or in the front
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading How Nancy could cry--once the barriers were down!
have
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How Nancy could cry--once the barriers were down!
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading How Nancy could cry--once the barriers were down!
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
Doris's
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From this reading And worse than Nancy's tears were Doris's smiles.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading How Nancy could cry--once the barriers were down!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
How
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From this reading How Nancy could cry--once the barriers were down!
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
Joan
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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading How Nancy could cry--once the barriers were down!
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Memories of Nancy's tears.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
on one occasion
From this reading How Nancy could cry--once the barriers were down!
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading And worse than Nancy's tears were Doris's smiles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Memories of Nancy's tears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And worse than Nancy's tears were Doris's smiles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joan understood the psychology of smiles--as she remembered, her proud head was lowered and she was surprised to find that _she_ was shedding tears.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How Nancy could cry--once the barriers were down!
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading And worse than Nancy's tears were Doris's smiles.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "_Hopes and disappointments, and much need of philosophy._" A week later Joan started for New York, a closely packed suitcase in her hand, a closely packed trunk in the baggage car ahead, and some hurting memories to bear her company on the way.
