used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The RoBards home was being held together by misfortunes as much as affection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The RoBards home was being held together by misfortunes as much as affection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The RoBards home was being held together by misfortunes as much as affection.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
cancersnounUS /ˈkænsərz/
plural of “cancer” — any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
gallsnounUS /ɡɔːlz/
plural of “gall” — an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
gnarledadjectiveUS /nɑːrld/
used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The RoBards home was being held together by misfortunes as much as affection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The RoBards home was being held together by misfortunes as much as affection.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
immediately past
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
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 They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The RoBards home was being held together by misfortunes as much as affection.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The RoBards home was being held together by misfortunes as much as affection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
RoBards
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From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter Patty and RoBards felt a need of keeping close.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They slept together after that, her throat across his left arm.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
at the time that
From this reading She called it “my arm,” and when his travels to distant courts took him away from her, that arm of “hers” was lonely.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Like galls that torment old trees for a while but grow at last into their structures, the secrets that began as cancers became a part of the hard gnarled bark that people and trees acquire or perish.
