used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
Alice
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From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
give a description of
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
characterized by great determination
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
inarticulateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjələt/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
engage in
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
male cat
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
at the time that
From this reading What was Alice Lister doing on the night when Tom prayed?
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
which person or people
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What it had cost her to do this I will not try to describe, for Alice had truly cared for Tom.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading If it had been a night of wonder to Tom, it had been a night of decision to Alice Lister, who had to face another crisis in her life.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading More than a year had passed since the Sunday afternoon when she had told Tom that he must make his choice between her and the life he seemed determined to lead.
Ypresnoun
battle in World War I (1917); an Allied offensive which eventually failed because tanks bogged down in the waterlogged soil of Flanders; Germans introduced mustard gas which interfered with the Allied artillery
From this reading While Tom had been offering his almost inarticulate prayer in the trenches in the Ypres salient, Alice Lister sat alone in her bedroom.
