used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
in actual fact
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Love is the happy privilege of mind-- Love is the reason of all living things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Love is the happy privilege of mind-- Love is the reason of all living things.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Love is the happy privilege of mind-- Love is the reason of all living things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
Jane
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From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Love is the happy privilege of mind-- Love is the reason of all living things.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
engage in
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
Margaret's
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From this reading Margaret's work was not over.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Love is the happy privilege of mind-- Love is the reason of all living things.
a particular point in time
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Margaret's work was not over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Margaret's work was not over.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Love is the happy privilege of mind-- Love is the reason of all living things.
on the contrary
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Love is the happy privilege of mind-- Love is the reason of all living things.
regenerateverbUS /riˈdʒenəreɪt/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
RodgersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States composer of musical comedies (especially in collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II and with Lorenz Hart) (1902-1979)
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
strivenverbUS /ˈstrɪvən/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Love is the happy privilege of mind-- Love is the reason of all living things.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Love is the happy privilege of mind-- Love is the reason of all living things.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
transcendentadjectiveUS /trænˈsendənt/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading _LIGHT IN DARKNESS._ Oh, trust me, never fell By love a spirit or earthly or of heaven: Rather by love they are regenerate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret's work was not over.
at the time that
From this reading In that transcendent moment when death was staring her in the face she had made a certain resolution, and the security that followed the danger did not make her shrink from carrying it out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Strange but true; the words in which she had striven with the desperate spirit of evil that had taken possession of Jane Rodgers actually represented her state of mind at the time.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Margaret's work was not over.
