aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
ArgusnounUS /ˈɑːrɡəs/
(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
From this reading The letter she received from the editor of the _Argus_ later explained the cable message.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
Brewster
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From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The letter she received from the editor of the _Argus_ later explained the cable message.
an opposing military force
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
enmeshedadjectiveUS /enˈmeʃt/
caught as if in a mesh
From this reading The mouse liberated the enmeshed lion.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The letter she received from the editor of the _Argus_ later explained the cable message.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The letter she received from the editor of the _Argus_ later explained the cable message.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
how
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From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
a message received and understood
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
Jennie
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From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The letter she received from the editor of the _Argus_ later explained the cable message.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter she received from the editor of the _Argus_ later explained the cable message.
liberatedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtɪd/
(of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination
From this reading The mouse liberated the enmeshed lion.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The mouse liberated the enmeshed lion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The letter she received from the editor of the _Argus_ later explained the cable message.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading The mouse liberated the enmeshed lion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
not any; not one
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
Queenstown
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From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The letter she received from the editor of the _Argus_ later explained the cable message.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mouse liberated the enmeshed lion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was saved the bitterness of acknowledged defeat by the cable despatch that awaited her at Queenstown, telling her not to forward her information.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It is never wise to despise an enemy, no matter how humble he may be.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Jennie Brewster should have been thankful that circumstances, working in her favour, had rendered her account of the discoveries she made about the mines unnecessary.
