used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
anew
From this reading The old story over again, I thought--sorrow and pain, longing and love!
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
demanding attention
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
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 I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The old story over again, I thought--sorrow and pain, longing and love!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The old story over again, I thought--sorrow and pain, longing and love!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
a particular point in time
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
being perceived or observed
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old story over again, I thought--sorrow and pain, longing and love!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The old story over again, I thought--sorrow and pain, longing and love!
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The old story over again, I thought--sorrow and pain, longing and love!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The old story over again, I thought--sorrow and pain, longing and love!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The old story over again, I thought--sorrow and pain, longing and love!
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The old story over again, I thought--sorrow and pain, longing and love!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
precisely as stated
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked right on to the very head of the pier, and stood there for a few minutes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I knew, by instinct, that she was crying bitterly; then I was struck by the manner in which she looked round; it was evident to me that she wished to be quite alone.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If this had been an ordinary woman, I should not have noticed her, beyond the passing regard of the moment; it was the grace of her walk that attracted my attention, and I felt sure that as she passed my by I heard the sound of bitter passionate sobbing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But for the sound of that sob as she passed me I should not have watched her--I should not have known what afterward I would have given my life not to know.
