used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Katherine walked back alone in the dark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLONEL AND MRS.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Katherine walked back alone in the dark.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL AND MRS.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Katherine walked back alone in the dark.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
fellow-creature
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From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
not accessible to view
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
Katherine
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From this reading Katherine walked back alone in the dark.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading COLONEL AND MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
one's
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From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
ORMONDE
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From this reading ORMONDE.
paralyzingverbUS /ˈperəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “paralyze” — make powerless and unable to function
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It gives faith in one's self--a belief in the possibilities for good hidden in the future; above all, relief from that most paralyzing of mental conditions, a sense of isolation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Katherine walked back alone in the dark.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The moral effect of feeling in touch with some loyal, tender, sympathizing fellow-creature is immense.
