used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seemed nothing further to be said.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
EREBUSnoun
(Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There seemed nothing further to be said.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
held dear
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
Muriel
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From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There seemed nothing further to be said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There seemed nothing further to be said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed nothing further to be said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed nothing further to be said.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seemed nothing further to be said.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
precisely as stated
From this reading The days that followed passed very peacefully, and Daisy began to improve so marvellously in health and spirits that both her husband and her guest caught at times fleeting glimpses of the old light-hearted personality that they had loved in earlier days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading EREBUS Not another word passed between Daisy and Muriel upon the subject of that night's confidences.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Moreover, there was between them a closer understanding than words could compass.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have done wonders for my wife," Will said one day to Muriel.
