used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading She thought differently now.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
non-existent
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From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She thought differently now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
one's
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From this reading And for love's sake to throw one's life away!
and nothing more
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
a human being
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
an educational institution
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
a special situation
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought differently now.
propel through the air
From this reading And for love's sake to throw one's life away!
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
ultra-sentimental
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From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
which person or people
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
WOOINGnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading THE WOOING IN THE WOOD In the afternoon she took a book and went for a ramble out of doors.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was the story of a woman who, for love's sake, had almost--but not quite--thrown her life away This seemed to her absurd, for, in the light of her new philosophy, she thought she knew that the thing called love was non-existent in the world.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was a novel of the ultra-sentimental school, and only the other day the first portion of the story had impressed her with the belief that it was written by a person who had sounded the heights and depths of life.
