used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Peter was gone; Beatrice was gone; and Monte was gone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
of short duration or distance
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading There was now no outside influence to check her movements.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
the act of departing
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
set up or found
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Peter was gone; Beatrice was gone; and Monte was gone.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading There was now no outside influence to check her movements.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
Marjory
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From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading Peter was gone; Beatrice was gone; and Monte was gone.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading There was now no outside influence to check her movements.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
not any; not one
From this reading There was now no outside influence to check her movements.
a brief written record
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was now no outside influence to check her movements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading There was now no outside influence to check her movements.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
more desirable than another
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was now no outside influence to check her movements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was now no outside influence to check her movements.
create by training and teaching
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was now no outside influence to check her movements.
in or at the place that
From this reading If she remained where she was, there was no one to interrupt her in the solitary pursuit of her own pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FREEDOM With the departure of Peter and his sister--Peter had made his leave-taking easy by securing an earlier train than she had expected and sending her a brief note of farewell--Marjory found herself near that ideal state of perfect freedom she had craved.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Safe from any possibility of intrusion, she was at liberty to remain in the seclusion of her room; but, if she preferred, she could walk the quay without the slightest prospect in the world of being forced to recognize the friendly greeting of any one.
