used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Mrs. Graham looked uncomfortable—not ashamed or abashed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
react verbally
From this reading She did not answer the rebuke of her confederate attorney.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Mrs. Graham looked uncomfortable—not ashamed or abashed.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading She did not answer the rebuke of her confederate attorney.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
confined by bonds
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading She did not answer the rebuke of her confederate attorney.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not answer the rebuke of her confederate attorney.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE GIRLS WIN.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Mrs. Graham looked uncomfortable—not ashamed or abashed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Graham looked uncomfortable—not ashamed or abashed.
a particular point in time
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Graham looked uncomfortable—not ashamed or abashed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Graham looked uncomfortable—not ashamed or abashed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Graham looked uncomfortable—not ashamed or abashed.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading She did not answer the rebuke of her confederate attorney.
reversesnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
a strong line
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
severingnounUS /ˈsevərɪŋ/
the act of severing
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not answer the rebuke of her confederate attorney.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRLS WIN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter drew a knife from his pocket and in a moment was severing the rope that bound the child to the chair.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Mrs. Graham looked uncomfortable—not ashamed or abashed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading THE GIRLS WIN.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Doubtless the conflict within her was between the cruelty of her nature and the fear of financial reverses in consequence of that cruelty.
