used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
have
From this reading But perhaps his serious forgiveness was not the easiest thing for the girl to bear.
Betty
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From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
someone who is a detective
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But perhaps his serious forgiveness was not the easiest thing for the girl to bear.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But perhaps his serious forgiveness was not the easiest thing for the girl to bear.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
a young female
From this reading But perhaps his serious forgiveness was not the easiest thing for the girl to bear.
Gordon
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From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
impulsivenessnoun
the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
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 It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
OCTETTEnoun
eight performers or singers who perform together
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
by chance
From this reading But perhaps his serious forgiveness was not the easiest thing for the girl to bear.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
Richard
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From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
express in words
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But perhaps his serious forgiveness was not the easiest thing for the girl to bear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
a special situation
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
WIREnounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE OCTETTE It was not an easy thing to do; but Betty Gordon did it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was hard for him to be strict with Betty; but he knew her impulsiveness sometimes led her into a reckless path.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading She confessed the whole wretched thing to Uncle Dick and was assured of his forgiveness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sure, as you say, that you did not mean to be careless," Mr. Richard Gordon said gently.
