used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
(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 _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
Ann's
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From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
Barksdale
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From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
ExpressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
the act of giving
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading Upon her privacy we will not intrude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Col. Barksdale called Billy from his office, and giving him the newly discovered facts, asked his opinion.
OpinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Upon her privacy we will not intrude.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
be seated
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
Sudie
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From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon her privacy we will not intrude.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Upon her privacy we will not intrude.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She felt the absolute necessity there was that she should sit out Cousin Sarah Ann's conversation, and she sat it out, in what agony it is not hard to imagine.
at the time that
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
in or at the place that
From this reading When that lady drove away Miss Sudie ran off to her room, where she remained for two or three hours.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Upon her privacy we will not intrude.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions._ Miss Sudie Barksdale was a very brave little woman, and she needed all her courage on the present occasion.
