used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE AND VICTORY.
on or to one side
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
psychological suffering
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
else
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From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This event was in many ways favorable to Maria.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading This event was in many ways favorable to Maria.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This event was in many ways favorable to Maria.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AND VICTORY.
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 This event was in many ways favorable to Maria.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading This event was in many ways favorable to Maria.
the force of workers available
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
not any; not one
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
the act of punishing
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was put aside, nearly forgotten for a month, in the more imminent danger to the household.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This event was in many ways favorable to Maria.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This event was in many ways favorable to Maria.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading LOVE AND VICTORY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This event was in many ways favorable to Maria.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading This event was in many ways favorable to Maria.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And by that time the almost brutal passion which in the first hours of shame and distress could think of no equivalent but personal punishment, had become more reasonable.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For men and women, if worthy of that name, do not tarry in the Valley of the Shadow of Death without learning much they would learn nowhere else.
