used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
(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 Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE TAKING AWAY OF THE SHADOW.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
at any time
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
brought together in one place
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
held dear
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
a particular point in time
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
nosegaynoun
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TAKING AWAY OF THE SHADOW.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
with low volume
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE TAKING AWAY OF THE SHADOW.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE TAKING AWAY OF THE SHADOW.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TAKING AWAY OF THE SHADOW.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
at the time that
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next moment her hope died out, and she shuddered as she thought of that secret of hers which must surely divide them for ever.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One moment the idea that she might some day call the man she loved so dearly by the sweet name of husband, made her heart beat quick with delight.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Taking in her hand the nosegay of wild flowers he had gathered for her, she went off by herself for a stroll in the woods, to think quietly over all that had happened and that was to be.
but in spite of that
From this reading When her lover had gone, a strong inclination came over Mary to be alone for a time, she felt so perplexed and yet so happy.
