used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
didn't
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From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
don't
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From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
be the source of pain
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
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 I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
and nothing more
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
paper-cutter
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From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
pitiedverbUS /ˈpɪtiːd/
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
SavorverbUS /ˈseɪvər/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Don't you see?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
They'd
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From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
unanswerableadjectiveUS /ˌʌˈnænsərəbəl/
impossible to answer
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I did feel remorseful toward Mrs. Savor for a while, but I didn't love her, and I knew that I only pitied myself through her.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading He reached out his hand for the paper-cutter, and then withdrew it in a way that made her laugh.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “But the worst of it is,” she resumed, “that I don't love any of the people that I help, or hurt, whichever it is.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “They'd find that an unanswerable argument if you put it to them,” said the doctor.
