used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
anew
From this reading There she was again continually recurring to his thoughts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now she was far grander.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But he had considered it a reality he could not attempt to question.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
Brennan
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From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
carefully weighed
From this reading But he had considered it a reality he could not attempt to question.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading There she was again continually recurring to his thoughts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And now she was far grander.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
granderadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændər/
comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading And now she was far grander.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
not accessible to view
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
morrow's
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From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
not any; not one
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now she was far grander.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But he had considered it a reality he could not attempt to question.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But he had considered it a reality he could not attempt to question.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading There she was again continually recurring to his thoughts.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There she was again continually recurring to his thoughts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she was again continually recurring to his thoughts.
a special situation
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There she was again continually recurring to his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
Ulick
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From this reading This was the fear that had always been hidden in his heart,--that somehow her friendship with Ulick was not a thing that should have happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
at the time that
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
in the company of; together with
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When John Brennan went to his room after his father's outburst it was with the intention of doing some preparation for the morrow's work at the college; but although he opened several books in turn, he could feel no quickening of knowledge in his mind....
