used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She sat at needlework, but could not remain at it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She sat at needlework, but could not remain at it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She sat at needlework, but could not remain at it.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE CURTAIN DRAWN Jane Marley was unaccountably restless.
a female human offspring
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading THE CURTAIN DRAWN Jane Marley was unaccountably restless.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Jane could not sound Winefred's heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She sat at needlework, but could not remain at it.
Jane
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From this reading THE CURTAIN DRAWN Jane Marley was unaccountably restless.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading THE CURTAIN DRAWN Jane Marley was unaccountably restless.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading She sat at needlework, but could not remain at it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She sat at needlework, but could not remain at it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
precipitatelyadverb
at breakneck speed
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She sat at needlework, but could not remain at it.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading THE CURTAIN DRAWN Jane Marley was unaccountably restless.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat at needlework, but could not remain at it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat at needlework, but could not remain at it.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Jane could not sound Winefred's heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CURTAIN DRAWN Jane Marley was unaccountably restless.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading A disquiet that was inexplicable kept her on the move throughout the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading THE CURTAIN DRAWN Jane Marley was unaccountably restless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CURTAIN DRAWN Jane Marley was unaccountably restless.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
Winefred's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jane could not sound Winefred's heart.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Her daughter had left her precipitately, had gone back to Bath, without a word of explanation as to her purpose, whether to remain there or to return.
