the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, uncle," she objected, "I do not love him."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But, uncle," she objected, "I do not love him."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But, uncle," she objected, "I do not love him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But, uncle," she objected, "I do not love him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "But, uncle," she objected, "I do not love him."
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But, uncle," she objected, "I do not love him."
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "But, uncle," she objected, "I do not love him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Florence Linden sat in the library the following evening in an attitude of depression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
showing sorrow
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her eyelids were swollen, and it was evident she had been weeping.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading During the day she had had an interview with her uncle, in which he harshly insisted upon her yielding to his wishes, and marrying her cousin, Curtis.
