used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading I, on the contrary, have but a single grievance, and I take every opportunity of airing it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
aunty's
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From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading I, on the contrary, have but a single grievance, and I take every opportunity of airing it.
at any time
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading I, on the contrary, have but a single grievance, and I take every opportunity of airing it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I, on the contrary, have but a single grievance, and I take every opportunity of airing it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
a small worthless amount
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
KATHLEEN
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From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
MOUNTFORD
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From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I, on the contrary, have but a single grievance, and I take every opportunity of airing it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I, on the contrary, have but a single grievance, and I take every opportunity of airing it.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
express in words
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
marked by absence of sound
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I, on the contrary, have but a single grievance, and I take every opportunity of airing it.
express in speech
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
carry out
From this reading I, on the contrary, have but a single grievance, and I take every opportunity of airing it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But in her heart she owned the truth of it, and her generous nature impelled her to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK KATHLEEN MOUNTFORD was silent for a few moments after listening to what she called "one of aunty's sermons."
which person or people
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you always come off conqueror in a fight with self," she said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Every one who knows you would say that you are ever ready to speak of your blessings, and that your trials are kept to yourself.
