used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps there was a small degree of fatalism in it.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Aunt Priscilla's generosity was astonishing.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Priscilla's generosity was astonishing.
Betty
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From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The stronger tide was called Providence.
a period of 100 years
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Perhaps there was a small degree of fatalism in it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
Electa
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From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
fatalismnounUS /ˈfeɪtəlɪzəm/
a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable
From this reading Perhaps there was a small degree of fatalism in it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
usually; as a rule
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Aunt Priscilla's generosity was astonishing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps there was a small degree of fatalism in it.
Leverett
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From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
overruledverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈruːld/
past form of “overrule” — rule against
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps there was a small degree of fatalism in it.
Priscilla's
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From this reading Aunt Priscilla's generosity was astonishing.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps there was a small degree of fatalism in it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The stronger tide was called Providence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So Mrs. Leverett acquiesced, and recalled the fact that she had promised Electa that Betty should come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps there was a small degree of fatalism in it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The stronger tide was called Providence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stronger tide was called Providence.
at the time that
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS When Providence overruled, in the early part of the century, people generally gave in.
