used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRISIS IN A LIFE.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
Allison's
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From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A CRISIS IN A LIFE.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
Curzon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRISIS IN A LIFE.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
a search for knowledge
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
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 Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A CRISIS IN A LIFE.
for more time
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
not any; not one
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
stormilyadverb
in a stormy or violent manner
From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
in the direction of
From this reading It had changed her attitude of mind towards things eternal, from one of placid indifference to active inquiry.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Paul's assertion that "nobody knew" satisfied no longer, and she turned from him to Mr. Curzon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was curious that his death marked the beginning of a new life for Sally; but so it was.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year had passed since poor Allison's sun set so stormily.
