used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
for the reason that
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
Darrett
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From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He stood for a world she knew how to deal with.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not suggest the woe of the world.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not suggest the woe of the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
how
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From this reading He stood for a world she knew how to deal with.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
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 He stood for a world she knew how to deal with.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
a particular point in time
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not suggest the woe of the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood for a world she knew how to deal with.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He did not suggest the woe of the world.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Because the big new things had become--for the moment, at least--too much for her, there was rest in the shelter of the small familiar things.
not known
From this reading So much of the unknown had been beating against her that she was glad for a little laughing respite in the known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In temporary relaxation from the stress of that mood she was glad to see her friend Major Darrett.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stood for a world she knew how to deal with.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading He did not suggest the woe of the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He did not suggest the woe of the world.
