used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had come up against a blank wall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that moment there was nothing in life to make it worth while.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a gorgeous midday of July, but the world had ceased to be habitable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading She had come up against a blank wall.
Bridport
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From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a gorgeous midday of July, but the world had ceased to be habitable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It was a gorgeous midday of July, but the world had ceased to be habitable.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come up against a blank wall.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
at any time
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
a quick look
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading It was a gorgeous midday of July, but the world had ceased to be habitable.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading It was a gorgeous midday of July, but the world had ceased to be habitable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
INTERLUDEnounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was a gorgeous midday of July, but the world had ceased to be habitable.
and nothing more
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At that moment there was nothing in life to make it worth while.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
engage in
From this reading At that moment there was nothing in life to make it worth while.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading It was a gorgeous midday of July, but the world had ceased to be habitable.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment there was nothing in life to make it worth while.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At that moment there was nothing in life to make it worth while.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At that moment there was nothing in life to make it worth while.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the ordeal she had just passed through a fierce pride had forbade her to show one glimpse of her real feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a gorgeous midday of July, but the world had ceased to be habitable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had come up against a blank wall.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading She had come up against a blank wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AN INTERLUDE I As Mary made her way from Bridport House across the Park, in the direction of Broad Place and luncheon, it came suddenly upon her that she was in a state of the most abject misery she had ever been in.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At that moment there was nothing in life to make it worth while.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was a gorgeous midday of July, but the world had ceased to be habitable.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading At that moment there was nothing in life to make it worth while.
