used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
dearly loved
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
true confidential information
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
set up or found
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Susan Hornby now understood why Elizabeth had never visited her in these four years.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
a young female
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
Hornby
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From this reading Susan Hornby now understood why Elizabeth had never visited her in these four years.
Hornby's
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From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
Nathan
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From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Susan Hornby now understood why Elizabeth had never visited her in these four years.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Susan Hornby now understood why Elizabeth had never visited her in these four years.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
and nothing more
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
overwhelminglyadverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
on the contrary
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
Susan
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From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
Susan's
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From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
possessing sweep
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
SYMBOLnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Susan Hornby now understood why Elizabeth had never visited her in these four years.
a special situation
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She softened the details as much as possible and passed it over as only a bit of maternal jealousy, but was obliged to let this dear friend see that it was rather a serious matter in her calculations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
TopekanounUS /təˈpiːkɑː/
the capital of the state of Kansas; located in eastern Kansas on the Kansas river
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
TOWARDprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
tradedverbUS /ˈtreɪdɪd/
past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Susan Hornby now understood why Elizabeth had never visited her in these four years.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Susan Hornby now understood why Elizabeth had never visited her in these four years.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REACHING HUNGRY HANDS TOWARD A SYMBOL Susan Hornby's delight over Elizabeth's coming was the most satisfying thing Nathan had seen since his return from Topeka.
at the time that
From this reading Elizabeth was put to the disconcerting necessity of explaining that her mother somewhat resented Aunt Susan's influence upon her daughter's life when she found her friends enthusiastically planning visits in the near future.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Susan Hornby now understood why Elizabeth had never visited her in these four years.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had traded the land to please his wife, by getting nearer Elizabeth, but the presence of the girl in the house was so overwhelmingly surprising that Susan was swept by its very suddenness into shedding tears of actual joy.
a late time of life
From this reading Susan Hornby now understood why Elizabeth had never visited her in these four years.
