used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading THE ACQUAINTANCE RIPENS Doris said no more on the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
bungalow-strewn
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From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
cauldronnounUS /ˈkɑːldrən/
a very large pot that is used for boiling
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change was very marked, and the wagon bridge seemed to be the dividing line.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading The change was very marked, and the wagon bridge seemed to be the dividing line.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading THE ACQUAINTANCE RIPENS Doris said no more on the subject.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The change was very marked, and the wagon bridge seemed to be the dividing line.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The change was very marked, and the wagon bridge seemed to be the dividing line.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ACQUAINTANCE RIPENS Doris said no more on the subject.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ACQUAINTANCE RIPENS Doris said no more on the subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ACQUAINTANCE RIPENS Doris said no more on the subject.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
with little or no delay
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
RIPENS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ACQUAINTANCE RIPENS Doris said no more on the subject.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE ACQUAINTANCE RIPENS Doris said no more on the subject.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The change was very marked, and the wagon bridge seemed to be the dividing line.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE ACQUAINTANCE RIPENS Doris said no more on the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACQUAINTANCE RIPENS Doris said no more on the subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading But though she promptly changed the subject and talked about other things, inwardly she had become transformed into a seething cauldron of curiosity.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
precisely as stated
From this reading The change was very marked, and the wagon bridge seemed to be the dividing line.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The change was very marked, and the wagon bridge seemed to be the dividing line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
well-keptadjective
kept in good condition
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
at the time that
From this reading She was too well-bred to persist in such a demand when it did not seem to be welcome.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Sally headed the boat for the draw in the bridge, and in another few moments they had passed from the quiet, well-kept, bungalow-strewn shores of the lower river, to the wild, tawny, uninhabited beauty of the upper.
