used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But the laughter was for another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading It was merciless and terrible--so slightly, faintly indicated, yet so overwhelmingly convincing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading It was merciless and terrible--so slightly, faintly indicated, yet so overwhelmingly convincing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the laughter was for another.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It was merciless and terrible--so slightly, faintly indicated, yet so overwhelmingly convincing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
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From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
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 It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
something that is lost
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading It was merciless and terrible--so slightly, faintly indicated, yet so overwhelmingly convincing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
overwhelminglyadverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading It was merciless and terrible--so slightly, faintly indicated, yet so overwhelmingly convincing.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was merciless and terrible--so slightly, faintly indicated, yet so overwhelmingly convincing.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was merciless and terrible--so slightly, faintly indicated, yet so overwhelmingly convincing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lettice evaded him with laughter in her eyes, or with a tired smile.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading It was the starving sense of loneliness, the aching sense of loss, the yearning and the vain desire that made it seem so long.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, she was always 'tired' now, though the 'always' meant but three days at most.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was merciless and terrible--so slightly, faintly indicated, yet so overwhelmingly convincing.
