used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She amazed Bill Merston by her capacity for work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading She amazed Bill Merston by her capacity for work.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She amazed Bill Merston by her capacity for work.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading She amazed Bill Merston by her capacity for work.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
to a considerable degree
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She amazed Bill Merston by her capacity for work.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
held up in the air
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
Matilda
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From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
Merston
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From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
by chance
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
PIET
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From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
compacted by ironing
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She amazed Bill Merston by her capacity for work.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She lifted the burden that had pressed so heavily upon her friend, and manfully mastered every difficulty that arose.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
Sylvia
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From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
Sylvia's
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From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading She insisted that her hostess should rest for a set time every day, and the effect of this unusual relaxation upon Matilda was surprising.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
VREIBOOM
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From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PIET VREIBOOM It was a strange friendship that developed between Sylvia and Matilda Merston during the days that followed; for they had little in common.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She amazed Bill Merston by her capacity for work.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The elder woman leaned upon the younger, and, perhaps in consequence of this, Sylvia's energy seemed inexhaustible.
