used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
in addition
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
Barbara
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From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
Barbara's
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From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
(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 After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this alien strain was something she instinctively resented and instinctively longed to subdue.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading But this alien strain was something she instinctively resented and instinctively longed to subdue.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
Ladds
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From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading But this alien strain was something she instinctively resented and instinctively longed to subdue.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
Mehitable
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From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading But this alien strain was something she instinctively resented and instinctively longed to subdue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But this alien strain was something she instinctively resented and instinctively longed to subdue.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading But this alien strain was something she instinctively resented and instinctively longed to subdue.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The lady made an honest effort to allow for some of the differences in the point of view of a child brought up on a Maryland plantation, under another creed, and spoiled from the cradle.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Moreover, she lacked imagination; and therefore, with the most sincere good purpose on both sides, the peace between herself and Barbara was but superficial, demanding the price of ceaseless vigilance.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this upheaval there was better understanding for a time between Barbara and Mistress Mehitable.
well-orderedadjective
ordered well
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She tried, also, to allow for the volcanic and alien strain which mingled in Barbara's veins with the well-ordered blood of the Ladds.
