used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I’m beginning now to understand that--beginning to understand a little of how she acts and why she does as she does.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading I’m beginning now to understand that--beginning to understand a little of how she acts and why she does as she does.
Adele
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From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
(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 All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I’m beginning now to understand that--beginning to understand a little of how she acts and why she does as she does.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
any thing at all
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I’m beginning now to understand that--beginning to understand a little of how she acts and why she does as she does.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, but I’m not thinking of that.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
Cultusnoun
a system of religious beliefs and rituals
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I’m beginning now to understand that--beginning to understand a little of how she acts and why she does as she does.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
focusedadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəst/
being in focus or brought into focus
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
how
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From this reading I’m beginning now to understand that--beginning to understand a little of how she acts and why she does as she does.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
I'm
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From this reading “Yes, but I’m not thinking of that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I’m beginning now to understand that--beginning to understand a little of how she acts and why she does as she does.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
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 “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Yes, but I’m not thinking of that.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Yes, but I’m not thinking of that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
express a supposition
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “Yes, but I’m not thinking of that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I’m beginning now to understand that--beginning to understand a little of how she acts and why she does as she does.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the positive elements in Mrs. Cultus now seemed focused on the conviction that Adele was “prepared,” as she called it, for anything, any emergency.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I’m beginning now to understand that--beginning to understand a little of how she acts and why she does as she does.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading “She has many to look to,” said Miss Winchester, “more than most girls.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I mean her own strength, something within herself, something I suppose all girls could have if they were like Adele.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, but I’m not thinking of that.
