used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
matters of personal concern
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
in the past
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
(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 "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
alteringnounUS /ˈɔːltərɪŋ/
the sterilization of an animal
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
dearly loved
From this reading "DEAR MR.
diametricallyadverbUS /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/
as from opposite ends of a diameter
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
extremesnounUS /ekˈstriːmz/
plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
a young female
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
how
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From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
immediately past
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "DEAR MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
not divisible by two
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
Quarren
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From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
radicallyadverbUS /ˈrædɪkli/
in a radical manner
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
cut with a saw
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "For me, somehow or other, life has been always a sequence of abrupt experiences--a series of extremes--one grotesque exaggeration after another, and all diametrically opposed.
Strelsa
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From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
transformationsnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “transformation” — a qualitative change
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
unaccentedadjective
(used of syllables) carrying no stress
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
belonging to which person
From this reading And it seems odd that such radically material transformations should so ruthlessly disturb and finally, now, end by completely altering the character of a girl whose real nature is--or was--unaccented and serene to the verge of indifference.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading A fortnight later Strelsa wrote to Quarren for the first time in nearly two months.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading QUARREN, "Molly says that she saw you in town two weeks ago, and that she told you how unexpectedly my worldly affairs have altered since I last wrote to you.
