used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week passed by, and Rupert grew restless and uneasy.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week passed by, and Rupert grew restless and uneasy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A week passed by, and Rupert grew restless and uneasy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "Or stagnate?" suggested Lilith coldly.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A week passed by, and Rupert grew restless and uneasy.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
irkedverbUS /ɜːrkt/
past form of “irk” — irritate or vex
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
LilithnounUS /ˈlɪlɪθ/
in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
not any; not one
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
obsessedadjectiveUS /əbˈsest/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week passed by, and Rupert grew restless and uneasy.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
worried and uneasy
From this reading A week passed by, and Rupert grew restless and uneasy.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading A week passed by, and Rupert grew restless and uneasy.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
stagnateverbUS /ˈstæɡneɪt/
stand still
From this reading "Or stagnate?" suggested Lilith coldly.
not in physical motion
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Or stagnate?" suggested Lilith coldly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have been so careful to screen her from every kind of excitement or strain, so that the brain should have time to rest."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "It can do no good," he told Lilith impatiently, "and it may do great harm.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading A week passed by, and Rupert grew restless and uneasy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week passed by, and Rupert grew restless and uneasy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eve was still obsessed with love of her river seat, but the strain of listening for the message which never came added to her depression, and it irked him to feel that she was deliberately courting a disappointment which he was powerless to relieve.
