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From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
in the past
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To-morrow would probably be the last day she should ever spend there.
BISHOP'SnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
Comte's
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From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To-morrow would probably be the last day she should ever spend there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
at any time
From this reading She had shut herself out of Mirabel for ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had shut herself out of Mirabel for ever.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had shut herself out of Mirabel for ever.
how
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From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
immediately past
From this reading To-morrow would probably be the last day she should ever spend there.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
Mirabel
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From this reading She had shut herself out of Mirabel for ever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
and nothing more
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had shut herself out of Mirabel for ever.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
by chance
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading To-morrow would probably be the last day she should ever spend there.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To-morrow would probably be the last day she should ever spend there.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading She had shut herself out of Mirabel for ever.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading To-morrow would probably be the last day she should ever spend there.
not in physical motion
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To-morrow would probably be the last day she should ever spend there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
to-day
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From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
To-morrow
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From this reading To-morrow would probably be the last day she should ever spend there.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
Valentine'snounUS /ˈvæləntaɪnz/
possessive form of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BISHOP’S MOVE (1) It was not until Valentine’s letter of resignation had gone that she realised what, in the heat of her anger, she had done.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Was it really only a week ago that, fresh from the shock of the Comte’s news, she had wondered how she could possibly have put herself into such a position?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To-morrow would probably be the last day she should ever spend there.
but in spite of that
From this reading Well, she had still more indignant reason for wonder at herself to-day, yet—she had suddenly discovered that she did not want to quit Mirabel.
