used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
abstractionnounUS /æbˈstrækʃən/
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
(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 Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
react verbally
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
an occurrence of something
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading ’Yes, precisely,’ returned Laurette, with a firm voice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
the act of giving
From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
it's
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From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
Larry
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From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
Laurette
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From this reading ’Yes, precisely,’ returned Laurette, with a firm voice.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
without good reason
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
not any; not one
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ’Yes, precisely,’ returned Laurette, with a firm voice.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
recurring again and again
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ’Yes, precisely,’ returned Laurette, with a firm voice.
Ritchie
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From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
secularadjectiveUS /ˈsekjələr/
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
she'll
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From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
carry out
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
unstableadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪbəl/
lacking stability or fixity or firmness
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading ’Yes, precisely,’ returned Laurette, with a firm voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Conscience was, on the whole, the mental faculty of which she knew least, and she felt therefore all the better qualified to reckon on its mystic influence with a character so unstable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ’Yes, precisely,’ returned Laurette, with a firm voice.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ’Through her conscience!’ repeated Ritchie; as though in the case of a woman this were a theological abstraction, not to be lightly brought up in secular conversation.
won't
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From this reading ’Well, as to the encouragement, Larry, it’s more that I won’t give in, you see—and take "no" for an answer.’
an affirmative
From this reading ’Yes, precisely,’ returned Laurette, with a firm voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’But after giving you so much encouragement, she’ll never finally reject you.’
