used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
for the reason that
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
cannot
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From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
confrères
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From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading He was still depressed, and Dolores, observing his mood, forbore to intrude upon it.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
didn't
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From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
divulgeverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒ/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
Dolores
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From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
financingnounUS /fəˈnænsɪŋ/
the act of financing
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
forbore
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From this reading He was still depressed, and Dolores, observing his mood, forbore to intrude upon it.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading He was still depressed, and Dolores, observing his mood, forbore to intrude upon it.
IntuitivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
in an intuitive manner
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
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 It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was still depressed, and Dolores, observing his mood, forbore to intrude upon it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
a brief written record
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading He was still depressed, and Dolores, observing his mood, forbore to intrude upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
and nothing more
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
prerogativenounUS /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
ridiculousnessnoun
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
with low volume
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still depressed, and Dolores, observing his mood, forbore to intrude upon it.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was still depressed, and Dolores, observing his mood, forbore to intrude upon it.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading It was impossible, however, for Webster long to remain impervious to the note of ridiculousness underlying the forthcoming tragic events.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was still depressed, and Dolores, observing his mood, forbore to intrude upon it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
showing sorrow
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
at the time that
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accordingly she claimed the prerogative of her sex--a slight headache--and retreated to her room, In the privacy of which she was suddenly very much surprised to find herself weeping softly because John Stuart Webster was unhappy and didn't deserve to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading |THE following morning Webster informed Dolores fully of his interview with her brother and his confrères the night before, concealing from her only the fact that he was financing the revolution and his reasons for financing it.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
wrestleverbUS /ˈresəl/
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading Intuitively she realized that when a man is worried and harassed by matters he cannot or dares hot divulge, he dislikes being talked to, but prefers to be alone and wrestle with them in silence.
