used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
(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 Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
a cherished desire
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
banishingverbUS /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
BetrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading BYRON.
make calm or still
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
divisible by two
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
guilenounUS /ɡaɪl/
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
immediately past
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
Marie
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From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
not any; not one
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Love shows all changes: hate, ambition, guile, Betray no further than the bitter smile."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
twas
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From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
unalloyedadjectiveUS /əˈnælɔɪd/
free from admixture
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During that interval the outward life of Marie had passed in a calm, even stream; which, could she have succeeded in entirely banishing thoughts of the past, would have been unalloyed enjoyment.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading "Slight are the outward signs of evil thought: Within, within--'twas there the spirit wrought.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Our readers must imagine that nearly a year and a half has elapsed since the conclusion of our last chapter.
