abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later he was in his room in Panton Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
a person who is in charge
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
Christina
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From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH OF MRS.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later he was in his room in Panton Street.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour later he was in his room in Panton Street.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later he was in his room in Panton Street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later he was in his room in Panton Street.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
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 He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading DEATH OF MRS.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
not any; not one
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH OF MRS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
Panton
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From this reading Half an hour later he was in his room in Panton Street.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Half an hour later he was in his room in Panton Street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Half an hour later he was in his room in Panton Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been here for one purpose and one alone, namely to guard, protect and cherish Christina so long as she might need him.
TRENCHARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
at the time that
From this reading When Christina laid her head on her arms and cried and he kissed her Time stood still and History was no more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TRENCHARD I have said before that one of the chief complaints that Henry had against life was the abrupt fashion in which it jerked him from one set of experiences and emotions into another.
