the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
(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 "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
on or to one side
From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She shook her head, shrinking slightly away from him in the street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
didn't
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From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If she does, tell her I made you do it."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she does, tell her I made you do it."
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She shook her head, shrinking slightly away from him in the street.
Gerty
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From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She shook her head, shrinking slightly away from him in the street.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She shook her head, shrinking slightly away from him in the street.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
I'd
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From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
I've
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From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she does, tell her I made you do it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If she does, tell her I made you do it."
Laura
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From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If she does, tell her I made you do it."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
overstrained
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From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
on the contrary
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
reactionsnounUS /riˈækʃənz/
plural of “reaction” — (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She shook her head, shrinking slightly away from him in the street.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading She shook her head, shrinking slightly away from him in the street.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She shook her head, shrinking slightly away from him in the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She shook her head, shrinking slightly away from him in the street.
express in words
From this reading If she does, tell her I made you do it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
at the time that
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OF THE FEAR IN LOVE When Laura reached the sidewalk she was seized by one of those reactions of feeling which are possible only in periods of unnatural and overstrained excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
won't
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From this reading "But I've seen nothing of you at all," he urged, "put Gerty aside--she won't mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would rather you didn't come with me now," she said, "I've promised Gerty to go to her this afternoon, and I'd honestly rather go alone."
