used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading It is appalling, Mr. Converse; I don't fully realize it yet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It troubles me greatly to be so situated that I cannot go to Joyce."
have
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
cannot
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From this reading It troubles me greatly to be so situated that I cannot go to Joyce."
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
ConverseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading It is appalling, Mr. Converse; I don't fully realize it yet.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "PAQUITA--WHAT DO YOU SPELL?"
don't
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From this reading It is appalling, Mr. Converse; I don't fully realize it yet.
divisible by two
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It is appalling, Mr. Converse; I don't fully realize it yet.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It troubles me greatly to be so situated that I cannot go to Joyce."
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It troubles me greatly to be so situated that I cannot go to Joyce."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is appalling, Mr. Converse; I don't fully realize it yet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading It troubles me greatly to be so situated that I cannot go to Joyce."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It troubles me greatly to be so situated that I cannot go to Joyce."
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is appalling, Mr. Converse; I don't fully realize it yet.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
PAQUITA
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From this reading "PAQUITA--WHAT DO YOU SPELL?"
accept an excuse for
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
in the near future
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It is appalling, Mr. Converse; I don't fully realize it yet.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It troubles me greatly to be so situated that I cannot go to Joyce."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading "PAQUITA--WHAT DO YOU SPELL?"
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading It troubles me greatly to be so situated that I cannot go to Joyce."
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "PAQUITA--WHAT DO YOU SPELL?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently Charlotte reappeared, composed and listless, her pale countenance subdued with sorrow.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is appalling, Mr. Converse; I don't fully realize it yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "PAQUITA--WHAT DO YOU SPELL?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must pardon my having left you so unceremoniously," she began, her quiet voice even quieter than usual; "but your news was so shocking--my rest has been so broken--that I was not strong to bear it.
