used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not rest, however, until she had unburdened herself to her husband.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
Dr
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From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
at any time
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could not rest, however, until she had unburdened herself to her husband.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She could not rest, however, until she had unburdened herself to her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She could not rest, however, until she had unburdened herself to her husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
Lucien
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From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
Lyman's
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From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not rest, however, until she had unburdened herself to her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
determined
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She could not rest, however, until she had unburdened herself to her husband.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
scourgedverbUS /skɜːrdʒd/
past form of “scourge” — punish severely; excoriate
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
unburdenedadjectiveUS /ənˈbɜːrdənd/
not burdened with difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading She could not rest, however, until she had unburdened herself to her husband.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She mentally scourged herself for having been instrumental in bringing Mrs. Lucien under Dr. Lyman’s influence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She could not rest, however, until she had unburdened herself to her husband.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Horace, I am very sorry we ever met Mrs. Lucien,” she said that evening as they sat in the quiet of their parlor at the hotel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole subject was distasteful to her and she resolved to keep away from Mrs. Lucien as much as possible in the future.
WylienounUS /ˈwaɪli/
United States poet (1885-1928)
From this reading Mrs. Wylie went back to her home in a very dissatisfied frame of mind.
