used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
for the reason that
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading CONFESSION.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
Joe
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From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
Joe's
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From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
Kate
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From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
nerved
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From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
on one occasion
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
Strangeways
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From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
carry out
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kate Strangeways, after her sudden collapse before Joe's accusation, nerved herself to the fight once more.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading Then, gradually, he grew mortally sick of her, now that she showed so uncompromising a determination to stand on her own level.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He conceived an idea, and soaked the idea in much strong ale until it mellowed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joe attempted to take up the same line on the next night, and was beaten; at heart he was afraid of her, because he knew her to be stronger, finer in breed, than himself.
