used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading HERBERT RANDAL “I beg your pardon.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
BrownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
HERBERTnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading HERBERT RANDAL “I beg your pardon.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HERBERT RANDAL “I beg your pardon.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
immediately past
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
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 “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
accept an excuse for
From this reading HERBERT RANDAL “I beg your pardon.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
RANDAL
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From this reading HERBERT RANDAL “I beg your pardon.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
express in words
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He saw it, and, after a moment’s thought, continued, speaking more to himself than to her:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
(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 I did not mean to be inquisitive, or to arouse any unpleasant memories,” Brownie hastened to say, but she looked somewhat disappointed, as well as embarrassed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am not sure but what that prayer is beginning to be answered by the events of to-night, and your presence here.
a late time of life
From this reading “During the last few years of my life I have been led to recognize a higher power as guiding my life, and I have been praying that its bitterness might be removed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HERBERT RANDAL “I beg your pardon.
