used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
carrying-out
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From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
at any time
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
set up or found
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
hospital'snounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
possessive form of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not quite understand it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
held dear
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
OTHERS
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From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
PATRICIA
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From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
Polly
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From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She did not quite understand it.
quondamadjective
belonging to some prior time
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
Samoosic
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From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
not in physical motion
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She did not quite understand it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
precisely as stated
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
at the time that
From this reading To her astonishment, when she had time for reflection, she found that David did not seem to occupy the same place in her heart as before this overpowering interest in the hospital’s new possession.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PATRICIA AND A FEW OTHERS During these days that were filled to the very brim with plans and the carrying-out of them Polly had little time for thoughts of David or herself.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word had come from her quondam lover, until she had almost ceased to expect to hear from him.
but in spite of that
From this reading She felt that she still loved David as well as ever, yet she was as confident as she had been on that night down at Samoosic Point, that she could not accept more promises which were almost sure to be broken.
