adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
Ann
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From this reading “I don’t care,” said Ann Veronica to the darkness; “I’ll fight it.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “I don’t care,” said Ann Veronica to the darkness; “I’ll fight it.”
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “I don’t care,” said Ann Veronica to the darkness; “I’ll fight it.”
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
defyingverbUS /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading She tried to plan her proceedings in detail.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t care,” said Ann Veronica to the darkness; “I’ll fight it.”
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “I don’t care,” said Ann Veronica to the darkness; “I’ll fight it.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
how
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From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t care,” said Ann Veronica to the darkness; “I’ll fight it.”
I'll
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From this reading “I don’t care,” said Ann Veronica to the darkness; “I’ll fight it.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
Morningside
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From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading She tried to plan her proceedings in detail.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading She tried to plan her proceedings in detail.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t care,” said Ann Veronica to the darkness; “I’ll fight it.”
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The only difficulties that presented themselves clearly to her were the difficulties of getting away from Morningside Park, and not the difficulties at the other end of the journey.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to plan her proceedings in detail.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading “I don’t care,” said Ann Veronica to the darkness; “I’ll fight it.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was how she projected it, and in general terms it seemed plausible and possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But in between these wider phases of comparative confidence were gaps of disconcerting doubt, when the universe was presented as making sinister and threatening faces at her, defying her to defy, preparing a humiliating and shameful overthrow.
