Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

(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 At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading And so the damage was done.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And so the damage was done.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

divisible by two

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

at any time

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

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From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

cut with a saw

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

express in words

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so the damage was done.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

in a subtle manner

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

a vivid mental image

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And so the damage was done.

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From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

at the time that

From this reading There have been rumors that when the serpent in the Garden showed the apple to Eve, that it wasn’t exactly an apple she saw.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading At any rate, money or the wishing for it has done a lot to women of all times ever since Eve first had her vision.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Marjorie Benton may have fully believed in her own heart that it meant nothing to her, but from the time that Hugh first gave her an idea that his invention with which she had long been familiar might really mean that she could have whatever she wished, and was not a nebulous dream, there subtly grew within her a spirit of discontent which she would have denied—even to herself—but which was nonetheless real.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Some even say the forbidden fruit, as she gazed at it, did what our best movie writers call “dissolved” and slowly faded into a yellow backed bill.