used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards noon Lilly awoke in a rapture of joy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
(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 The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Towards noon Lilly awoke in a rapture of joy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
buffoonnounUS /bəˈfuːn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
crunchedverbUS /krʌntʃt/
past form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Towards noon Lilly awoke in a rapture of joy.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Towards noon Lilly awoke in a rapture of joy.
and nothing more
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
immediately past
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
the sound of laughing
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
Lilly
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From this reading Towards noon Lilly awoke in a rapture of joy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
roused to anger
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
mountebanknoun
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
the middle of the day
From this reading Towards noon Lilly awoke in a rapture of joy.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards noon Lilly awoke in a rapture of joy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
and nothing more
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
a course of conduct
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Towards noon Lilly awoke in a rapture of joy.
revelsnounUS /ˈrevəlz/
plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
Richard
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From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
spreenounUS /spriː/
a brief indulgence of your impulses
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards noon Lilly awoke in a rapture of joy.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
uproariousadjective
uncontrollably noisy
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
walnutsnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌts/
plural of “walnut” — nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
at the time that
From this reading When she tried, however, to review the events of the previous evening she felt a slight dismay at nothing emerging from her blurred memory but the sounds of song and uproarious laughter, just as it used to be in that other life when she had spent the night in mad revels with Richard and his friends.
which person or people
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The probation looked forward to with such anxiety and terror had turned out, after all, only a delightful spree.
women's
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From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The formidable uncle had been won--the last obstacle cleared from her path--the future lay spread out at her feet like a land of milk and honey.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading What a mountebank and buffoon that shrewd old man of the world was, who probably had ground women's hearts under his heel as indifferently as he crunched walnuts.
