used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
ADAMSnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
terminate
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
a young person of either sex
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
Connie
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From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
the first light of day
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
divisible by two
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
the organ of sight
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
set up or found
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
home-coming
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From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
immediately past
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
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 Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
not any; not one
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
and nothing more
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
self-gratificationnoun
indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
WATCHESnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ADAMS WATCHES IN THE NIGHT AND SEES THE DAWN For a week after her home-coming Connie lay ill and almost unconscious in her chamber.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
at the time that
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Since her first wild outburst on the night of her return she had allowed no hint of remorse or gratitude to break through the obstinate silence upon her lips; and the impression she gave Adams, on his occasional visits to her room, was of a soul and body too exhausted for even the slightest emotional activity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Then gradually, as the long June days went by, life appeared feebly to renew itself and move within her.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading At first it was only a look, raised to Adams, when he bent over her, with something of the pathetic, expectant wonder of a sick child; then a helpless expressive gesture, and at last he found in her eye a clearer and fuller recognition of her surroundings and of himself.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading She had made of her life what her desire prompted; and she seemed to suggest now, lying there wrecked and silent, that the end of all self-gratification is in utter weariness of spirit.
