used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
another's
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From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
antidotenounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better and better was the news that came from the sick-room.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Morning after morning Gussy came to the breakfast-table pale but radiant with the bulletin.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading Morning after morning Gussy came to the breakfast-table pale but radiant with the bulletin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Morning after morning Gussy came to the breakfast-table pale but radiant with the bulletin.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Better and better was the news that came from the sick-room.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Better and better was the news that came from the sick-room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
Gussy
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From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning after morning Gussy came to the breakfast-table pale but radiant with the bulletin.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Better and better was the news that came from the sick-room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
and nothing more
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Morning after morning Gussy came to the breakfast-table pale but radiant with the bulletin.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Morning after morning Gussy came to the breakfast-table pale but radiant with the bulletin.
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
sick-room
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From this reading Better and better was the news that came from the sick-room.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
not in physical motion
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After this fright, however, which was--so much is that poison to one which is another’s antidote--so joyful for Gussy, everything relapsed into a still and apprehensive silence which to two in the house seemed full of fate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Morning after morning Gussy came to the breakfast-table pale but radiant with the bulletin.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He not only knew her, but had smiled and said a few words.
