used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
(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 had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “What had she been doing to her mother?”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
Kingsward
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From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
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 THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “What had she been doing to her mother?”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
an amount of time
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
without speaking
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
carry out
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
tediumnounUS /ˈtiːdiəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had never been the object of her father’s anger before, and this hasty and imperious questioning seemed to take all power of reply out of her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
in the direction of
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
a shaky motion
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What had she been doing to her mother?”
at the time that
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colonel Kingsward was rough and angry with Bee that first morning, to her consternation and dismay.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE week passed in the sombre hurry yet tedium of a house lying under the shadow of death--that period during which when it is night we long for morning, and when it is morning we long for night, hoping always for the hope that never comes, trembling to mark the progress which does go on silently towards the end.
