used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He recovered, but she was haunted by the idea that he might die.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He recovered, but she was haunted by the idea that he might die.
make calm or still
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He recovered, but she was haunted by the idea that he might die.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading He recovered, but she was haunted by the idea that he might die.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recovered, but she was haunted by the idea that he might die.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He recovered, but she was haunted by the idea that he might die.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
Jeanne
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From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
immediately past
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
the act of departing
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He recovered, but she was haunted by the idea that he might die.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He recovered, but she was haunted by the idea that he might die.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
RETRIBUTIONnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
only a very short time before
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
shrednounUS /ʃred/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
tastingnounUS /ˈteɪstɪŋ/
a small amount (especially of food or wine)
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He recovered, but she was haunted by the idea that he might die.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Paul fell ill, and Jeanne was almost beside herself, not sleeping for ten days, and scarcely tasting food.
in or at that place or location
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
precisely as stated
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
at the time that
From this reading RETRIBUTION The following days were very sad and dreary, as they always are when there has been a death in the house.
belonging to which person
From this reading Little father, after a short stay, went away to try and distract his thoughts from his grief, and the large house, whose former masters were leaving it from time to time, resumed its usual calm and monotonous course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, in addition, Jeanne was crushed at the thought of what she had discovered; her last shred of confidence had been destroyed with the destruction of her faith.
