used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
aberrationnounUS /ˌæbərˈeɪʃən/
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
in addition
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
Bassetes
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From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
didn't
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From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
emotionallyadverbUS /ɪˈmoʊʃnəli/
in an emotional manner
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
divisible by two
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
ex-husbandnounUS /ˈeksˈhʌzbənd/
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
ex-in-laws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
fueledadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːəld/
heated, driven, or produced by burning fuel
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
the act of departing
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
in-lawsnounUS /ɪnˈlɔːz/
plural of “in-law” — a relative by marriage
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
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 property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
maudlinadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːdlɪn/
effusively or insincerely emotional
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
multifariousadjective
having many aspects or qualities
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
mutableadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəbəl/
capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
nebulousadjectiveUS /ˈnebjələs/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
not any; not one
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
ongoingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnɡoʊɪŋ/
currently happening
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
ravagedadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
razedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
torn down and broken up
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
stirringsnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋz/
plural of “stirring” — agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Her placid state of mind could have easily been ravaged by maudlin brooding, homesickness, maternal stirrings of instinct, and multifarious emotionally fueled reasons to return to Albany.
succumbverbUS /səˈkʌm/
consent reluctantly
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
supposedlyadverbUS /səˈpoʊzədli/
believed or reputed to be the case
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading This lawyer of these Bassetes (ex-husband going under the name of Quest) supposedly diverted some of the interest of her savings to property tax, the maintenance of the house, and no doubt whatever the legal expenses were.
which person or people
From this reading She didn't even know for sure the name of this lawyer of the ex-in-laws--in-laws who in their own elusive way were also nebulous figures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was property that, by now, could be razed to the ground and paved with a highway for what she knew of it; and such neglect at being responsible for herself, an aberration from who she was, kept disturbing her equanimity.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Her ongoing separation from her house, land, and financial resources could have made her succumb to an emotionally mutable perspective of feeling, for a time, as if she had lost everything and then to a feeling that she needed to hurry back to New York State before what little she had was all lost to her.
